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FL53 EBV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EBV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,988 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on the inner edge.

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 86,988 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on the inner edge.

Both rear brake discs corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,829 miles

Offside Front reluctor ring appears incomplete but may feature of manufacture

diesel on fuel tank no visible leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,595 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,556 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,713 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,282 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,909 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,649 miles

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2008 22,645 miles

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

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

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt child seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,823 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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FL53 EBV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL53 EBV, 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 FL53 EBV registered?

FL53 EBV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FL53 EBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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