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FB03 NFJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,380 mi
Last recorded110,380 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 NFJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 110,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 104,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,744 miles

front brakes have a 24% imbalance

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

NSR parking brake is low

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,275 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,112 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

uneven wear on rear brake pads

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,286 miles

Front brake discs and pads are worn but not below 1.5mm

Slight front brake judder

Fail 25 Jul 2006 39,096 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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FB03 NFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB03 NFJ, 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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FB03 NFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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