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FP03 BJE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

167,024 mi
Last recorded167,024 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 BJE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 167,024 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 167,009 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 141,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two rear ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Some panel damage to front of vehicle,but no sharpe edges

Fail 22 Sep 2016 141,871 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two rear ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Some panel damage to front of vehicle,but no sharpe edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 132,228 miles

Items removed from view before test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides of vehicle (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 132,072 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from view before test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides of vehicle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 123,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 123,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,616 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 113,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 107,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,073 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 99,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,616 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,687 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 65,687 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,049 miles

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

hand brake lever near end of travel

vehicle fitted with under tray

Fail 9 Jan 2008 52,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

hand brake lever near end of travel

vehicle fitted with under tray

Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,151 miles

4 wheel nut covers missing

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall heavily scuffed

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

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

damage to front bumprr

engine top and bottom covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2007 39,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

4 wheel nut covers missing

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall heavilly scuffed

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

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

damage to front bumper

engine top and bottom covers fitted

engine top cover insecure

low brake pad warning light on

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 BJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

FP03 BJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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