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SH03 JFG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,290 mi
Last recorded144,290 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 JFG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 144,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake wear sensor wire broken

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

Rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 131,608 miles

Engine cover loose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Drivers door check strap loose

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Petrol tank support strap corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 8 Jul 2016 131,608 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine cover loose

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Drivers door check strap loose

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Petrol tank support strap corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken.

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 125,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken.

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 112,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,134 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 96,124 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,068 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,369 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,357 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,317 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 50,394 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 JFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JFG, 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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SH03 JFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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