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SO03 XZY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,002 mi
Last recorded256,002 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 256,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 226,472 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2010 226,472 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 207,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 207,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 176,119 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 176,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 155,644 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 155,644 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Dec 2006 134,819 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2006 134,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 XZY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SO03 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

SO03 XZY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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