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FN53 RXK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

255,775 mi
Last recorded255,775 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 RXK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 255,775 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low at edges

damp round steering rack area

mid section slight hole at weld round hangar

o/s/f inner splash guard loose

slight free play at hand brake

Pass 10 Dec 2018 241,459 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 241,305 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 229,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016
Fail 12 Aug 2016

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

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front discs pitted

both rear discs pitted

fuel tank damp but no leak at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2015
Pass 4 Nov 2013 175,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 175,383 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

front bumper taped up

nosie from from cambelt area from engine

Pass 8 Nov 2012 167,324 miles

mud flap lose on o/s/f

Fail 30 Oct 2012 167,130 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mud flap lose on o/s/f

under tray lose

Pass 21 Nov 2011 156,302 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn and lipped.

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front seat lot of movement at fixing.

snow tyres only fitted too front!

Fail 14 Nov 2011 155,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn and lipped.

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front seat lot of movement at fixing.

snow tyres only fitted too front!

wheel locking nut stuck on locking wheel nut n/s rear!

Pass 27 Nov 2010 143,823 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 143,823 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 125,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,499 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 105,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 93,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,232 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FN53 RXK 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 65%.

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 FN53 RXK, 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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FN53 RXK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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