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SO03 AXC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

313,150 mi
Last recorded313,150 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 AXC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 313,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement adjusting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak at steering rack to pipe connection

Pass 12 May 2017 308,993 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 308,993 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 306,160 miles

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

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,979 miles

slight brake bind at n/s rear

Fail 23 Apr 2013 91,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,417 miles

osf tyre on 3mm †nsf tyre on 2mm †osr brake disc scored and starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2006 24,438 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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SO03 AXC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO03 AXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO03 AXC registered?

SO03 AXC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is SO03 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 AXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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