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FN03 JXY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,098 mi
Last recorded128,098 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 JXY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of nearside outer sill

Fail 29 Aug 2013 128,098 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of nearside outer sill

Pass 2 Aug 2012 116,075 miles

condition of wearther strips on both outer sills

Fail 4 Aug 2011 106,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

condition off rear offside brake disc outer face

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,610 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

condition off rear offside brake disc outer face

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,680 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,480 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jun 2009 84,448 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,054 miles

rear brake disc corrodeing on inner face

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,816 miles

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

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

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 JXY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN03 JXY, 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 FN03 JXY registered?

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

Is FN03 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 JXY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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