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SW03 LHZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,418 mi
Last recorded150,418 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 LHZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,418 miles

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

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

general corrosion of vehicle underside & components

parking brake performance & operation only just within minimum requirements of 16%

Fail 1 Dec 2016 150,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section within 30cms of rear suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill sections within 30cms of rear suspension mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general corrosion of vehicle underside & components

parking brake performance & operation only just within minimum requirements of 16%

Pass 4 Dec 2015 144,210 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres worn on tread inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth worn low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

general corrosion of vehicle underside & components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 144,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken suspension (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front offside & nearside tyres worn on tread inner edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

general corrosion of vehicle underside & components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 138,739 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 138,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 131,290 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 131,290 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,561 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 123,561 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 121,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 107,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,024 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,459 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 63,985 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 49,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 49,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

all tyres inner sidewalls slightly scrubbed

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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SW03 LHZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW03 LHZ, 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 SW03 LHZ registered?

SW03 LHZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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