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SC03 RCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

335,037 mi
Last recorded335,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 RCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 335,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

aims slightly distorted

chip in screen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 328,149 miles

Offside Front roll bar link slight wear

front discs worn and rusty on inner faces

front number plate deteriorating

hole in offside rear light

minor chip in front screen

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak noted

slight twist on nearside rear flexible brake hose

towbar electric socket loose

Pass 14 Jul 2015 321,637 miles

chip in front screen noted

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

power steering leaking fluid

Fail 7 Jul 2015 321,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in front screen noted

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

power steering leaking fluid

Pass 29 Jul 2014 312,568 miles

chips in front screen noted

front brake discs heavily corroded

oil leaking from steering system

Fail 17 Jul 2014 312,568 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chips in front screen noted

front brake discs heavily corroded

oil leaking from steering system

Pass 30 Jul 2013 305,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in front screen noted

Fail 29 Jul 2013 305,344 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in front screen noted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 298,211 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 298,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges but on raised tread blocks

offside rear light lens holed but still showing white light

Pass 1 Aug 2011 291,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 291,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

discs deteriorating

n/s/f fog light damaged

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 282,956 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

n/s/f fog damaged

n/s/f tyre low

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2010 282,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in screen

discs wearing

n/s/f fog light damaged

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 271,753 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates ageing

slight play both front seats

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jun 2008 258,299 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 258,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 245,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 234,360 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RCX, 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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SC03 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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