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FE03 OWD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,373 mi
Last recorded116,373 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 OWD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Rear corrosion to rear of sill

Fail 5 Mar 2021 116,373 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Rear corrosion to rear of sill

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,982 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 113,040 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 113,040 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust system insecure tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,147 miles

both side handbrake outer cables slightly chaffed

exhaust tailbox mounting rubbers deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,147 miles

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

both side handbrake outer cables slightly chaffed

exhaust tailbox mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,340 miles

both side handbrake outer cables chaffed

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 108,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

both side handbrake outer cables chaffed

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,577 miles

both side handbrake outer cables chaffed

exhaust tailbox mounting rubbers deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,373 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,454 miles

o/s handbrake cable outer casing chaffed

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,228 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,228 miles

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

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,324 miles

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

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

n/s wiperblade slight tear

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,064 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 84,064 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,613 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,389 miles

unable to see rear fully/ front discs worn / under engine covered by plastic trim/

Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,348 miles

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

unable to see rear fully/ front discs worn / under engine covered by plastic trim/

Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,844 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,398 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 OWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

FE03 OWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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