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FP53 OAL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,746 mi
Last recorded79,746 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OAL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,239 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,327 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs uneven wear

rear discs uneven wear

Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,264 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs uneven wear

rear discs uneven wear

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,946 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,946 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,335 miles

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

body repair to rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 59,769 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FP53 OAL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP53 OAL, 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 FP53 OAL registered?

FP53 OAL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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