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LB03 EPN

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,158 mi
Last recorded137,158 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 EPN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 137,158 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 137,158 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,126 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 19 Jun 2014 103,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 95,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 88,082 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f rear disc lipped

Fail 20 Jun 2012 88,082 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f rear disc lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,685 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,108 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 60,395 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 50,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,547 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,806 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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LB03 EPN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LB03 EPN, 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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LB03 EPN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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