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FD03 HHV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,227 mi
Last recorded182,227 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HHV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 182,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 178,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 178,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,306 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)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear disc coorroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 144,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 144,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 141,562 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 141,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 139,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 133,538 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2008 122,666 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 122,666 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 106,089 miles

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 HHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD03 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

FD03 HHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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