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SH03 NTM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,028 mi
Last recorded187,028 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 187,028 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 187,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 174,977 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 174,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning sensor cables damaged N/S/F & O/S/F

rear outer sills damaged both N/S & O/S

Pass 27 Sep 2017 169,353 miles

Offside Rear parking brake gave lower reading than passenger side

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 163,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 163,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 155,794 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 155,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint into steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,974 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 142,628 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 142,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 138,670 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 117,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,827 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 71,826 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,160 miles

light corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 May 2006 39,780 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 39,780 miles

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

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 NTM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

SH03 NTM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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