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ST03 XYG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,745 mi
Last recorded183,745 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 183,745 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 183,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake performance low

Pass 29 May 2020 179,021 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 179,021 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 171,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 164,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 156,712 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 156,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 150,851 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 143,424 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 133,748 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 126,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 117,257 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 117,257 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 110,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,054 miles

rtear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 104,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rtear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 96,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,661 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 88,661 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 60,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 60,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ST03 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

ST03 XYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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