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FA03 MVF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,711 mi
Last recorded165,711 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MVF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 165,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 coil springs are corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 165,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 coil springs are corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 165,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner discs corroded

Front coil springs corroded ( both )

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs corroded ( both )

Pass 14 Mar 2018 158,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 158,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 151,850 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f coil spring corroded

smell of diesel in engine bay

various stonechips accross windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2017 151,843 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f coil spring corroded

smell of diesel in engine bay

various stonechips accross windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2016 145,126 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and to service limits

Corrosion to front macpherson strut casings

Evidence of oil weep o/s/r shock absorber

Front exhaust mounts worn , centre exhaust joint was loose (temp repair)

General corrosion to tow bar and fittings

Indicator combi switch worn and rear indicators faded

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Several small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration and movement to front suspension arm bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2016 145,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and to service limits

Corrosion to front macpherson strut casings

Evidence of oil weep o/s/r shock absorber

Front exhaust mounts worn , centre exhaust joint was loose (temp repair)

General corrosion to tow bar and fittings

Indicator combi switch worn and rear indicators faded

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Several small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration and movement to front suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2015 138,754 miles

Both rear tyres worn to service limits and some uneven wear

Brake pad wires adrift

General corrosion to rear exhaust joint

General light corrosion to rear suspension subframe, towbar and inner sill seams

Indicator combination switch worn

N/s headlamp pattern poor

N/s indicators fading

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Several small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to macpherson strut casings

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Some service wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,959 miles

General corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

General corrosion to subframes and towbar

Indicator combination switch worn

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating

N/s/f wheel rim tyre bead distorted

O/s/f brake pad wires adrift

Service wear to front brake discs

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill area

Some deterioration to rear suspension trailing arm bushes

Some wear and movement to front suspension arm bushes

Uneven wear and corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

Fail 26 Feb 2014 130,761 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

General corrosion to front shock absorber bodies

General corrosion to subframes and towbar

Indicator combination switch worn

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating

N/s/f wheel rim tyre bead distorted

O/s/f brake pad wires adrift

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service wear to front brake discs

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to o/s/r inner sill area

Some deterioration to rear suspension trailing arm bushes

Some inbalance to front brake operation

Some wear and movement to front suspension arm bushes

Uneven wear and corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

O/s/f tyre was badly under inflated (16psi)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,732 miles

Parking brake cables corroding

Brake pedal slightly spongy and some creep under pressure

Front shock absorber bodies corroding

Light corrosion to front subframe and rear inner sills

N/s track rod end dust cover deteriorating

O/s headlamp pattern poor

O/s/f brake pad warning wires adrift

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small chips on windscreen

Some deterioration and movement to front suspension arm bushes

Some deterioration to rear suspension trailing arm bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,242 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,678 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,696 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 83,592 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 74,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,060 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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FA03 MVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA03 MVF, 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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FA03 MVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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