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YE03 LPX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

265,378 mi
Last recorded265,378 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 LPX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 265,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet has slight damage and front bumber

indicator stalk slightly loose

offside front top suspension mount slightly seized

Fail 18 Mar 2013 265,372 miles

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

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

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet has slight damage and front bumber

indicator stalk slightly loose

offside front top suspension mount slightly seized

Pass 17 Sep 2012 238,197 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 238,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 213,493 miles

Damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall;not exposing cords

Drivers seat frame loose on runners

Flat spot on inner edge of OSR tyre tread

Indicator/Light/Dip switch worn

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 213,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall;not exposing cords

Drivers seat frame loose on runners

Flat spot on inner edge of OSR tyre tread

Indicator/Light/Dip switch worn

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 191,757 miles

Both front strut top bearings stiff/siezed

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in n/s track rod end & n/s tie rod

Fail 15 Sep 2011 191,755 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front strut top bearings stiff/siezed

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in n/s track rod end & n/s tie rod

Pass 16 Mar 2011 167,205 miles

Chip to osf windscreen.

Front macpherson strut bearings stiff.

OSF brake pads worn ver low approx 2mm

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight play/wear in suspension bushes.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 167,204 miles

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

Chip to osf windscreen.

Front macpherson strut bearings stiff.

OSF brake pads worn ver low approx 2mm

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight play/wear in suspension bushes.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 119,910 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 119,908 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 162,039 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 162,039 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2008 148,503 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 148,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 137,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 120,835 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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YE03 LPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YE03 LPX, 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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YE03 LPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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