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SH03 BRX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 BRX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 78,598 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 78,598 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 61,856 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 48,974 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tracked on inside edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded at hangers

Fail 22 May 2012 48,969 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre tracked on inside edge

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded at hangers

Pass 20 May 2011 42,035 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 106,705 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 35,635 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 35,635 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 30,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 30,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 24,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 24,656 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,396 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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SH03 BRX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH03 BRX, 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 SH03 BRX registered?

SH03 BRX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 May 2003.

Is SH03 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 BRX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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