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VA03 VPX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,289 mi
Last recorded145,289 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 VPX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,289 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 141,519 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2016 141,514 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 139,189 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 139,158 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 136,629 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 136,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 133,454 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

NSR brake slightly grabbing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 133,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

NSR brake slightly grabbing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 133,395 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil level too high

Pass 16 Mar 2012 125,110 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 125,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear brake disc pitted nsr

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 150,767 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 150,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 102,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 97,752 miles

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE NOT DOWN TO CORDS

Fail 12 May 2008 97,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE NOT DOWN TO CORDS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 94,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 84,781 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 67,458 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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VA03 VPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red 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 VA03 VPX, 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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VA03 VPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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