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FV03 FBU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,639 mi
Last recorded154,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FBU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 154,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 154,637 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 142,463 miles

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

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

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

front bonnet damage

rear seat belt behind the seat not checked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 142,463 miles

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

front bonnet damage

rear seat belt behind the seat not checked

Pass 12 Jun 2013 124,725 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 104,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,262 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,262 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bonnet bent

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,019 miles

front bonnet bent

Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,075 miles

offside front tyre cracking on thr outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,954 miles

brake fluid level down

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,896 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,349 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 FBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV03 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

FV03 FBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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