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FJ03 XAD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

199,460 mi
Last recorded199,460 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XAD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 199,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 199,460 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 192,164 miles

Front brake pads & discs worn, recommend further inspection.

Nearside rear brake pads worn, recommend inspection/replace.

Offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to tear.

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

Oil leakage on engine, recommend clean & further investigation.

Parking brake performance just met requirements, recommend attention.

Rear view mirror not fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 192,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake pads & discs worn, recommend further inspection.

Nearside rear brake pads worn, recommend inspection/replace.

Offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to tear.

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

Oil leakage on engine, recommend clean & further investigation.

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

Rear view mirror not fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 183,202 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 183,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 174,949 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 174,949 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 164,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 159,547 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 22 Feb 2007 128,848 miles

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Fail 20 Feb 2007 128,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 114,638 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 114,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 114,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to front screen over 40mm outside zone A and outside the swept area.

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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FJ03 XAD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FJ03 XAD, 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 FJ03 XAD registered?

FJ03 XAD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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