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FP03 BHN

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 144,320 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 144,313 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear handbrake cables outer casing worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 140,742 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear silencer delaminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 140,742 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear silencer delaminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,290 miles

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

Oil level slightly overfull.

Rear silencer delaminated.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,262 miles

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

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

Oil level slightly overfull.

Rear silencer delaminated.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 115,673 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 115,673 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 101,156 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 101,156 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,304 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 35,511 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,536 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 31,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front tyre on limit ( 1.6mm )

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear brake pads getting low

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,462 miles

nearside front tyre on limit ( 1.6mm )

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear brake pads getting low

rear indicators starting to show white light

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 BHN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

FP03 BHN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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