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FP03 BGU

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,683 mi
Last recorded103,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 BGU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,683 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp distorted

n/s/r tyre perished and pressure low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 103,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust clamp distorted

n/s/r tyre perished and pressure low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,197 miles

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

slight leak from low pressure power steering pipe from reservoir

water in offide headlamp lens & output slightly reduced

Fail 19 Jul 2013 97,197 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight leak from low pressure power steering pipe from reservoir

water in offide headlamp lens & output slightly reduced

Pass 22 May 2012 91,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 91,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,419 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,373 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,144 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight imbalance and judder on front service brake

slight imbalance on rear service brake

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,387 miles

slight imbalance and judder on front service brake

slight imbalance on rear service brake

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 2 May 2006 62,190 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 2 May 2006 62,190 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs showing corrosion

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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FP03 BGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP03 BGU, 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 FP03 BGU registered?

FP03 BGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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