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FV03 ELX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,776 mi
Last recorded184,776 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ELX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 184,776 miles

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.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 171,371 miles

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.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 162,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 155,395 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2015 141,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 122,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 122,630 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 108,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,630 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,627 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,455 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 75,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

top engine cover loose

Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 62,883 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 59,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,343 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,719 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 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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