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FA03 NFH

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,007 mi
Last recorded89,007 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NFH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 89,007 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,188 miles

Central Rear [FUEL TANK BRACKET SLIGHTLY CORRODED]

Nearside Front [FRONT BUMPER CONER SLIGHTLY DAMAGE]

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded [BOTH SIDE REAR] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 83,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 83,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty overly sensitive (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 81,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty overly sensitive (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped outer. corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 78,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped outer. corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 70,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,183 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V boot clip loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,848 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,808 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 54,808 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,822 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 46,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,477 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,676 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NFH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FA03 NFH, 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 NFH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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