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FA03 UYN

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,180 mi
Last recorded160,180 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UYN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2019 160,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2015 148,467 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 148,465 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

allbrake discs pitting andcorrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2014 138,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front spot light damage

Fail 5 Dec 2014 138,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside front spot light damage

Pass 5 Dec 2013 128,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front spot light lense damaged.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,241 miles

Glass lense damaged on nearside front fog light.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 106,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly pitted

near side front fog light lense broken

off side front abs ring broken

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,066 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake discs slightly pitted

near side front fog light lense broken

off side front abs ring broken

Pass 25 Nov 2010 93,032 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front foglamp glass is broken

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,505 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 79,505 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,570 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted and scored on inner faces outer 25 percent

both rear indicators starting to change colour

both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth

front brake pads getting low approx 15 percent left

near side front fog lamp lense broken

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

off side repeater light starting to change colour

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,592 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to front brake discs on inner face on outer eges

dammage to o/s/f door lock

dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

front brake pads 75% worn

front wipers begining to split

full engine covers fitted

mixed tyre speed rateing on front and rear axels

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split

o/s/f fog light cracked

o/s/f window inop

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,880 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers begining to split

corossion to exhaust system joints

dammage to o/s/r door

engine covers fitted

heavy corossion to front brake disks on inner faces on outer edges

perishing to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

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 UYN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UYN, 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 UYN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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