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FG03 XOP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,877 mi
Last recorded129,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XOP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 129,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front foglamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2014 129,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front foglamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to roof panel

Fail 28 Nov 2012 112,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

damage to nearside outer sill

damage to roof panel

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,569 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside rear hub bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Oct 2011 101,569 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

nearside rear hub bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,693 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,693 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,867 miles

near side front tyre worn on outtside edge

Fail 15 Oct 2009 82,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side front tyre worn on outtside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 74,539 miles

slight play in offside rear hub unit

Fail 20 Oct 2008 74,539 miles

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

slight play in offside rear hub unit

Pass 16 May 2007 59,641 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 59,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 42,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,329 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG03 XOP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FG03 XOP, 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 FG03 XOP registered?

FG03 XOP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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