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FP53 WJM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,964 mi
Last recorded158,964 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WJM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 158,964 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury number plate lamp cover damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak at rear joint

noise from auxillary belt area

Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety catch defective

Both rear hub lower bushes deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Some movement in seat base mechanism

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Some negative camber to wheel

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Fail 7 Feb 2019 152,849 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering component deformed Top mount siezed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Transverse tie bar inner pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety catch defective

Both rear hub lower bushes deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Some movement in seat base mechanism

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Some negative camber to wheel

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 17 Mar 2018 145,052 miles

Angle on offside rear wheel is greater than the nearside rear wheel

Bonnet safety catch ineffective

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement In hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Slight distortion to headlamp aim

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement In hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Uneven wear to tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 145,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Angle on offside rear wheel is greater than the nearside rear wheel

Bonnet safety catch ineffective

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement In hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Slight distortion to headlamp aim

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement In hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Uneven wear to tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,846 miles

Bonnet safety catch ineffective

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Some deterioration to both number plates

Fail 5 Apr 2017 138,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet safety catch ineffective

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Some deterioration to both number plates

Steel wheel on nearside rear of car

Pass 15 Apr 2016 131,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,698 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in rear horrizontal bar

Fail 18 Mar 2015 117,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in rear horrizontal bar

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 109,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,347 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 89,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front n/s disc in very poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,572 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,572 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,693 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,689 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,679 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 65,673 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,672 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise wipers smearing screen

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 WJM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FP53 WJM, 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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FP53 WJM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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