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SA03 XDJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,963 mi
Last recorded225,963 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 XDJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 225,963 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

O/S FRONT INNER WING COVER LOSE

Fail 12 Dec 2011 225,871 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

O/S FRONT INNER WING COVER LOSE

Pass 14 Jan 2011 214,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

front discs have slight lip on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 214,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

aux belt broken

front discs have slight lip on outer edge

long travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Jan 2010 190,896 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 172,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 161,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 144,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 122,726 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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SA03 XDJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 XDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA03 XDJ registered?

SA03 XDJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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