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FD03 OTJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,420 mi
Last recorded113,420 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 113,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Slight bind on brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Front Discs heavily corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

indicator stalk worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,885 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,588 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,707 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,115 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)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,688 miles

Front 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)

exhaust back box hanging strap weak

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,832 miles

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

some pitting/corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both wiper blades split

some pitting/corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,844 miles

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

some pitting & corrosion to both front & rear brake discs

Pass 1 May 2007 36,517 miles

some pitting to all brake discs

Fail 1 May 2007 36,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

some pitting to all brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,544 miles

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

both front tyres worn in centre of tread

front brake discs corroded

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 OTJ 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 70.6%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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