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FM03 LYV

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,086 mi
Last recorded96,086 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LYV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and rear brake callipers corroded

front and rear suspension has been modified

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 26 Apr 2023 96,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and rear brake callipers corroded

front and rear suspension has been modified

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,884 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,139 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 94,452 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play stabilising arm ball joint , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 94,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play stabilising arm ball joint , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible both fouling on suspension (4.2.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,418 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,418 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 86,501 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 77,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,058 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,525 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel long 9 /10 clicks

Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel long 9 /10 clicks

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,148 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,691 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 LYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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