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FM03 BYD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,609 mi
Last recorded180,609 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BYD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 180,609 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 180,579 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 169,615 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 169,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,485 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 157,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 157,270 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 142,965 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 125,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 93,144 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 93,144 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FM03 BYD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM03 BYD, 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 FM03 BYD registered?

FM03 BYD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is FM03 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 BYD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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