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SH03 JGZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,856 mi
Last recorded216,856 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 216,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads moving in carrier slightly

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

center brake light not working

center exhaust heat shield fouling exhaust

engine bay covers fitted

offside and nearside handbrake cables deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2017 216,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads moving in carrier slightly

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

center brake light not working

center exhaust heat shield fouling exhaust

engine bay covers fitted

offside and nearside handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 213,806 miles

Both handbrake cables worn slightly

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre Brake light not working

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust fouling on heat shield (fuel tank)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil level on minimum

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 213,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both handbrake cables worn slightly

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre Brake light not working

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust fouling on heat shield (fuel tank)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil level on minimum

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 210,038 miles

centrer stop light not working

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2014 204,502 miles

slight play offside front ball joint

slight play offside rear lower radius arm bush

Pass 26 Oct 2013 199,192 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

SRS light on dash

Fail 16 Oct 2013 199,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

SRS light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2012 193,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 188,142 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 183,926 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 183,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 179,209 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber worn, small split, secure.

nearside dip beam flat. check bulb location.

offside front side lamp slightly dull.

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 JGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

SH03 JGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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