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FH03 GUC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,554 mi
Last recorded165,554 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 GUC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 165,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake slightly high

Pass 30 Jun 2021 142,998 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper shocker mouting corrded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker mouting corrded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 142,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 104,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated But still preventing dirt ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear on to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front disks in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front strut top corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes mounting on to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides small inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tank strap corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,111 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear on to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front disks in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front strut top corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes mounting on to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides small inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,446 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,817 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 81,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,969 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,954 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear service brake performance low.

suspect rear brake shoes sticking / siezed

Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake travel quite high

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,188 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 30,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,525 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever high

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,525 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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 GUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FH03 GUC, 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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FH03 GUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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