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SC03 GXM

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,406 mi
Last recorded200,406 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 GXM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 200,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 159,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 159,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 115,572 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,257 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 81,192 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,880 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,059 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 61,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,323 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 51,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SC03 GXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC03 GXM, 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 SC03 GXM registered?

SC03 GXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is SC03 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 GXM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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