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ST03 XKX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,555 mi
Last recorded175,555 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 XKX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 175,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 175,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 167,131 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 167,131 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2017 158,522 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 150,195 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 150,195 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 143,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 134,634 miles

front and rear discs slight corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limit

Pass 15 May 2013 127,862 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

rear disc badly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 122,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear discs heavily corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 122,341 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear discs heavily corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 110,344 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 110,344 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 89,909 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 89,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 52,002 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

offside rear worn unevenly

Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 37,194 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

ST03 XKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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