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YR03 LXU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 LXU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 164,703 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 160,383 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 153,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 141,809 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 141,809 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 131,819 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 12 Nov 2013 131,771 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 126,343 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 126,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 117,889 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,092 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 97,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 121,439 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 121,349 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,451 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 113,373 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 106,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 100,756 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 100,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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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YR03 LXU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR03 LXU, 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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YR03 LXU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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