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FE03 CJU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,232 mi
Last recorded114,232 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 CJU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,232 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 114,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,136 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,898 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,884 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,985 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 75,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,260 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,977 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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FE03 CJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE03 CJU, 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 FE03 CJU registered?

FE03 CJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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