MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
belly pan fitted
dent n/s sill
exhaust corroded thin in several places also has been repaired in several places also has minor leaks
o/s/r park brake slower to apply may need attention soon
rear boot latch mounts starting to crack/corrode will need attention very soon.
All direction indicators slightly discoloured @ limit (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
belly pan fitted
both rear brake back plates starting to corrode
corrosion starting under rear of vehicle
dent n/s sill
exhaust starting to deteriorate and has been repaired in places
park brake just met the 16% effort and n/s a little slower to apply.
1x exhaust rubber starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
hair line fracture starting in centre silencer would advise welding before it breaks
o/s park brake a little slower to apply may need attention soon
slight play o/s/r upper tie rod ball joint
Centre brake light not working
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
top engine cover loose
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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FV03 ELX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FV03 ELX, 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 FV03 ELX registered?
FV03 ELX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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