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FH03 EUZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EUZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 129,015 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,425 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 116,423 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 104,023 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,942 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,776 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,734 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,489 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 42,875 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 38,068 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,068 miles

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

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

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

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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FH03 EUZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH03 EUZ, 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 FH03 EUZ registered?

FH03 EUZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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