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SG03 XXL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

143,371 mi
Last recorded143,371 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 XXL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,371 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

sills corroded

slight free play detected at steering

Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,123 miles

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Fail 22 Feb 2022 142,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,235 miles

Offside has been undersealed

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

oil sweat at engine area

slight play at steering arms

Fail 1 Mar 2021 140,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion to underside and exposed components (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

oil sweat at engine area

slight play at steering arms

Pass 29 Feb 2020 138,379 miles

corrosion to underside and exposed components

Fail 28 Feb 2020 138,379 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 135,878 miles

oil sweat at engine area

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 135,878 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

oil sweat at engine area

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,229 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 111,285 miles

slight play in both rear hub links

Fail 28 Feb 2014 111,281 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in both rear hub links

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,860 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 7 Mar 2013 109,852 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,354 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear disc pitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 102,354 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,030 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 21 Mar 2011 94,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 89,759 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)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,015 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,669 miles

slight play nearside drop link

wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play nearside drop link

wiper blades slightly torn

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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SG03 XXL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SG03 XXL, 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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SG03 XXL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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