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SR03 BFX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,700 mi
Last recorded141,700 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 BFX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,700 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,901 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 136,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake performance not tested leaking pipe o/s rear (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 119,421 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,389 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs all in poor condition

slight binding on osf brake

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,257 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition [corroded]

Fail 16 Jul 2014 100,254 miles

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

front and rear discs in poor condition [corroded]

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,520 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,517 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,608 miles

o/s/r/ disc slightly pitted

switches around steering wheel very insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,377 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,564 miles

ENGINE UNDER BONNET COVER INSECURE.

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AT L/H SIDE.

L/H/F MUDFLAP INSECURE.

L/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AT OUTER EDGE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,809 miles

UNDER BONNET ENGINE COVER LOOSE.

CHROME STRIP MISSING AT L/H SIDE OF FRONT BUMPER.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,903 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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SR03 BFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SR03 BFX, 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 SR03 BFX registered?

SR03 BFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is SR03 BFX safe to buy?

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