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FL03 XGY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,983 mi
Last recorded211,983 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XGY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 211,983 miles

Nearside Front brake warning indicator wire cut

Offside Front Upper shocker top stiff on lock to lock

Offside Front brake warning indicator wire cut

Fail 31 May 2017 211,983 miles

Nearside Front brake warning indicator wire cut

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper shocker top stiff on lock to lock

Offside Front brake warning indicator wire cut

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 211,928 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 204,295 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 204,295 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 194,431 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 194,431 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 183,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2013 183,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2012 174,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 164,894 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 154,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 154,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 141,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 130,342 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,999 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 61,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel flap not opening when handle pulled

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 XGY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XGY, 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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FL03 XGY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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