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FA03 RZW

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,335 mi
Last recorded130,335 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 RZW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 130,335 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside tyres heavily worn smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 130,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake application uneven offside slowest (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside tyres heavily worn smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,915 miles

parking brake on minimum values

Pass 15 May 2015 115,277 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 97,784 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 May 2014 97,784 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,040 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 69,726 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2011 69,726 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,104 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,654 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,381 miles

coroshon to exhaust system joints

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm tread depth

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre down to 3mm tread depth

rear bumper cap missing

small surface cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

surface coroshon to o/s/r brake disk on inner edje

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 RZW 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 70.6%.

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 RZW, 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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What year was FA03 RZW registered?

FA03 RZW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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