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ST03 LYV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,080 mi
Last recorded251,080 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 LYV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 251,080 miles

air bag light on

dent in near side sill

insecure wiring in footwell

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 206,688 miles

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

air bag light on

drivers seat poor condition

near side front door stay insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2011 206,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

air bag light on

drivers seat poor condition

near side front door stay insecure

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 160,294 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 160,276 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,075 miles

indicators do not self council

Pass 23 Jun 2009 119,297 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 119,297 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,823 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 109,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 90,917 miles

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

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

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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ST03 LYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST03 LYV, 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 ST03 LYV registered?

ST03 LYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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