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FL53 OHG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

425,751 mi
Last recorded425,751 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 425,751 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 425,751 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 377,524 miles

brake warning wires not fitted on o/s/f

front brake imbalance 20%

large scratch mark on n/s/f windscreen

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r brake has brake fluctuation

top cover on engine rattles

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 14 Sep 2010 377,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

large scratch mark on n/s of windscreen

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning wires not fitted on o/s/f

n/s/r brake has brake fluctuation just in tolerances recommend new rear discs

top cover on engine rattles

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 22 Sep 2009 324,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 22 Sep 2009 324,597 miles

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 23 Sep 2008 271,525 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 271,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 213,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light illuminated

Fail 24 Sep 2007 213,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2006 150,727 miles

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

air bag light on

power steering pump damp with oil

windscreen at zone (B) has light surface scratching -not considered a fail at time of test

Fail 25 Sep 2006 150,720 miles

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

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

air bag light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

power steering pump damp with oil

windscreen at zone (B )has light surface scratching -not considered a fail at time of test

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 OHG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL53 OHG, 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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FL53 OHG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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