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SP03 MXB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 MXB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 124,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 124,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 120,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,938 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 117,921 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,426 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 113,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,024 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,692 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,548 miles

alloys marked

engine/gearbox slightly damp

front bumper marked

front discs corroding

middle to rear exhaust joint corroding

nearside rear disc corroding

offside front outer c.v gaitor damp

slight front brake imbalance,nearside fluctuating

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar droplink.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,980 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 42,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,348 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre has cut in outer side wall.

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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SP03 MXB 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 72.7%.

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 SP03 MXB, 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 SP03 MXB registered?

SP03 MXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SP03 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 MXB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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