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FN03 JXL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,818 mi
Last recorded210,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 JXL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 210,818 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 210,818 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 201,170 miles

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

n/s/r tie rod bar has slight play in a ball joint

o/s/f inner steering tie rod has slight play

o/s/r tie rod bar has slihgt play in a ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2013 193,563 miles

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

o/s/r tie rod bar has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2012 186,495 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tie rod has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2011 176,764 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2011 176,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 173,714 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 173,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 164,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 147,734 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 147,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 140,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 124,371 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 124,371 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Disks correded

Flxi pipes perrashied

Shoks slightly week

Pass 8 Jan 2008 115,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 106,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,623 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 104,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 83,060 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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FN03 JXL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN03 JXL, 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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FN03 JXL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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