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FL03 VMH

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,976 mi
Last recorded207,976 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VMH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 207,976 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front number plate broken

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 193,500 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 180,087 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 180,087 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 166,660 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 9 Jul 2011 153,960 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 140,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 140,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 119,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 89,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,247 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,175 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 VMH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

FL03 VMH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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