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SO03 LZU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,171 mi
Last recorded169,171 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 LZU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2019 169,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 159,884 miles

fuel tank has misting of fuel

Fail 17 Feb 2018 159,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel tank has misting of fuel

Pass 4 Feb 2017 150,553 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 150,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 137,901 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 125,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 125,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,035 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 111,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,762 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks on the inner sidewall.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked in the tread.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,689 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 100,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 94,224 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 86,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 69,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 61,372 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 61,372 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,925 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 LZU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SO03 LZU, 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 SO03 LZU registered?

SO03 LZU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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