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FH53 FNN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,395 mi
Last recorded150,395 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FNN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 150,395 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 150,395 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 147,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished & in poor condition

underside very dirty

Fail 15 Jun 2021 147,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished & in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber broken

underside very dirty

Pass 29 Jun 2020 146,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 146,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,726 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres badly worn on edges & in very poor condition

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 139,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 139,713 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,358 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 130,838 miles

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

Both Rear tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 130,838 miles

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

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

Both Rear tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 125,949 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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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FH53 FNN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH53 FNN, 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 FH53 FNN registered?

FH53 FNN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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