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FN03 JYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,263 mi
Last recorded148,263 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,263 miles

Brake fluid could do with changing.

Front Both front top mount roughness/clonking.

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse lamps not working.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 148,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid could do with changing.

Front Both front top mount roughness/clonking.

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse lamps not working.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 145,012 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn smooth at inner edge to secondary rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 120,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,939 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,481 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 87,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,836 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 76,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,588 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,588 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise tracking be checked due to tyre wear

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,810 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,632 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 JYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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