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FL03 XHR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,858 mi
Last recorded152,858 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 152,858 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 152,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Very low reading (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Center rear seatbelt missing

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Power steering fluid below min. mark

Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 143,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,725 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive not sure if gear box oil or power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides effected (wing) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front switch temperamental

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 139,720 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive not sure if gear box oil or power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides effected (wing) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front switch temperamental

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 139,257 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake effected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 139,257 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake effected (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 138,729 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 137,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,383 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,997 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,997 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,040 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,103 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,404 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 61,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,677 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 XHR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

FL03 XHR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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