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FE03 LSJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,247 mi
Last recorded105,247 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 LSJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 105,247 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 105,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,303 miles

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,856 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,998 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,269 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,914 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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FE03 LSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE03 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

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

Is FE03 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 LSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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