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FM03 LYK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,217 mi
Last recorded137,217 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,217 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 137,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wiring not routed correctly rubbed on coil spring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 128,944 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f top mount seized o/s/f top mount partly seized

Pass 19 Apr 2018 120,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion on exhaust and minor leak at centre joint

Fail 12 Apr 2018 120,396 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion on exhaust and minor leak at centre joint

Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,954 miles

Corrosion and minor leaks to exhaust system

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint minor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,954 miles

Corrosion and minor leaks to exhaust system

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint minor (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake warning wires broken for pads,.

Rear back plates rusted away nsr,osr,also noise on osr brake drum advise check,.

clutch wear evident,,also osf wiper split,.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 104,798 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front brake warning wires broken for pads,.

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer housing on rear cables worn throgh,,,advise renew cables,,also poor reserve travel,. (3.5.1b)

Rear back plates rusted away nsr,osr,also noise on osr brake drum advise check,.

clutch wear evident,,also osf wiper split,.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,681 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,110 miles

both front discs have slight corrosion on inner side of discs.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 70,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs have slight corrosion on inner side of discs.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,335 miles

Condensation inside N/S headlamp

Fail 31 Mar 2012 56,143 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Condensation inside N/S headlamp

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,839 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,907 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,563 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,970 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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FM03 LYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LYK, 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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FM03 LYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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