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FL03 UNS

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

204,617 mi
Last recorded204,617 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 UNS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 204,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 204,617 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 203,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 199,689 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 191,984 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 184,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 175,738 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 175,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 168,527 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 168,527 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 May 2014 162,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 155,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 155,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 151,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 146,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 141,080 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 141,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 126,311 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 126,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,101 miles

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 12 Nov 2008 121,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 7 May 2008 114,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 114,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2007 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 63,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 92,258 miles

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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FL03 UNS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FL03 UNS, 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 FL03 UNS registered?

FL03 UNS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FL03 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 UNS shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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