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FD03 HPE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,191 mi
Last recorded143,191 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HPE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 143,191 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Leaking and creeping. (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective Leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak(Large).

Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,889 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 128,665 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 108,091 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 108,090 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust in poor condition.

Nearside rear brake pipe kinked.

Pass 6 May 2014 97,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 92,338 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 May 2013 92,333 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,067 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,788 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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)

front brake discs worn

front wiperblades poor

Pass 10 May 2010 71,930 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,926 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 63,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,749 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HPE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HPE, 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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FD03 HPE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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