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FD03 GXV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,707 mi
Last recorded157,707 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 GXV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 157,707 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 157,707 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 148,911 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 148,911 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 141,021 miles

Nearside Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 141,020 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 132,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2013 132,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2012 126,657 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)

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

offside rear tyre is perishing and worn to 3mm

Fail 26 May 2012 126,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

offside rear tyre is perishing and worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2011 120,499 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 120,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 114,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 109,216 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 97,424 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,450 miles

Rear 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?

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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FD03 GXV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 FD03 GXV, 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 FD03 GXV registered?

FD03 GXV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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