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2003 PEUGEOT 406
General Information
- Registration SW03OTL
- Manufacturer PEUGEOT
- Model 406
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 183,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 175,088 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016 12 Jun 202628 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 175,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,430 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
24 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 146,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
23 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,148 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,739 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,678 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,508 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,447 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009 12 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 83,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,647 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
5 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 76,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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SW03OTL was registered on 2003-08-11
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