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FL03 YKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YKV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,811 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f bumper insecure

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

rear indicators starting to show white

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm

slight play in steering

Fail 17 Oct 2015 129,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm

slight play in steering

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f bumper insecure

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

rear indicators starting to show white

Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,664 miles

Rattle from O/S/R wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2014 114,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rattle from O/S/R wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,198 miles

corrision on rear discs

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 17 Apr 2012 108,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs are getting pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all brake discs are getting pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,470 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,745 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,619 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,632 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,012 miles

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

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 YKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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