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FE03 VFW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,581 mi
Last recorded154,581 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,581 miles

front discs rusty and lipped

rear discs rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2019 148,530 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2019 148,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

rear discs rusty

Pass 31 May 2018 141,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 130,465 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 130,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre close to limit

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 7 Dec 2015 128,892 miles

front discs lipped

front number plate in poor condition

near side front tyre wearing low

near side rear tyre low

Fail 7 Dec 2015 128,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate in poor condition

near side front tyre wearing low

near side rear tyre low

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Dec 2014 120,518 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front wipers in poor conditions

Fail 22 Dec 2014 120,518 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition

front wipers in poor conditions

Pass 15 Nov 2013 108,366 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 15 Nov 2013 108,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,134 miles

front pads low

Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,132 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,971 miles

rear discs pitted

rear pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,909 miles

front discs rusty

near side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,937 miles

air bag light on

near side front tyre wearing low

rear discs rusty and slightly pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,275 miles

air bag light on

both rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,963 miles

rear discs rusty and slightly pitted

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,086 miles

rear discs rusty

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 VFW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

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

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