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SN03 TGK

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 TGK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,660 miles

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

brakes noisy

Fail 27 Sep 2013 83,660 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

brakes noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,452 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,475 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc lightly scored

Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,475 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc lightly scored

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 70,528 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 63,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 44,120 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 37,801 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 37,801 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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SN03 TGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 SN03 TGK, 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 SN03 TGK registered?

SN03 TGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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