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ST03 VXM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,985 mi
Last recorded159,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VXM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 159,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sump leaking at repair

EML on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper insecure/ damaged

indicator switch worn

n/s sill damaged

n/s wiper poor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 151,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/number plate light slightly discoloured

Fail 21 Jan 2014 151,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/number plate light slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jan 2013 141,128 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRDED

Fail 22 Jan 2013 141,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRDED

Pass 28 Feb 2012 131,869 miles

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

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

offside front strut top stiff in operation

Fail 27 Feb 2012 131,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

offside front strut top stiff in operation

Pass 27 May 2011 124,531 miles

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

offside front strut top bearing seized

Fail 27 May 2011 124,516 miles

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

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

offside front strut top bearing seized

Pass 7 Jun 2010 113,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 102,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,813 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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ST03 VXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

ST03 VXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is ST03 VXM safe to buy?

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