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FE03 URC

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

236,749 mi
Last recorded236,749 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 236,749 miles

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

airbag light on

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside headlamp has slightr movement but not excessive

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 226,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 216,181 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 205,305 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 166,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 166,165 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 112,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 32,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake slightly high

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 URC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

FE03 URC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is FE03 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 URC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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