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SJ03 LGZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

481,345 mi
Last recorded481,345 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 LGZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 481,345 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 May 2012 461,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 May 2012 461,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 442,313 miles

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

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

indicator stalk sloppy

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/f abs ring cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 441,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

indicator stalk sloppy

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 398,656 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light illuminated

o/s/f top shock bearing stiff

Fail 19 Oct 2010 398,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light illuminated

o/s/f top shock bearing stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2009 357,933 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 357,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 341,514 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 317,430 miles

os hand brake poor

Fail 9 Oct 2008 317,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

os hand brake poor

Pass 29 Oct 2007 261,754 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate light cover missing

Fail 29 Oct 2007 261,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 202,685 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2005 138,955 miles

nail in tyre

spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Oct 2005 138,955 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in tyre

spare tyre defective

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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SJ03 LGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ03 LGZ, 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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SJ03 LGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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