MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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 )
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre wearing low
o/s/f coil spring corroded
smell of diesel in engine bay
various stonechips accross windscreen
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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