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FV03 EHL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,257 mi
Last recorded181,257 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EHL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 181,257 miles

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Fail 24 Nov 2021 181,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 24 Nov 2020 177,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 177,453 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 170,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 163,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 157,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 157,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,681 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 152,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 148,797 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 148,797 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 146,483 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 8 Jul 2014 146,483 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,330 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,459 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,170 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 113,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 101,803 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 101,802 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,329 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,718 miles

Both front tyres are 4 mm

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Serive light on

spare tyre is 3 mm

Pass 27 May 2006 49,774 miles

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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FV03 EHL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV03 EHL, 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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FV03 EHL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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