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FH03 EVY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 EVY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,740 miles

all discs slightly rusty has car been stood?

both front ABS rings cracked

exhaust rusty

handbrake cables slightly poor

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/r front stabliser bar

small stone chips in windscreen

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

all discs slightly rusty has car been stood?

both front ABS rings cracked

exhaust rusty

handbrake cables slightly poor

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/r front stabliser bar

small stone chips in windscreen

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 77,223 miles

exhaust back box to centre pipe joint very rusty

slight oil leak

small chip in windscreen

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 28 May 2009 77,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box to centre pipe joint very rusty

slight oil leak

small chip in windscreen

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 May 2008 65,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,817 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 49,817 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH03 EVY registered?

FH03 EVY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is FH03 EVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 EVY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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