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FV03 HFR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

401,544 mi
Last recorded401,544 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 401,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake just past test with 16%

Pass 4 Jan 2018 398,473 miles

Central Front Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 392,506 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing starting to get tite

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 392,499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing starting to get tite

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 386,421 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 386,415 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 373,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 334,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 293,080 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 257,127 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 223,105 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 193,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 171,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 153,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 153,508 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 112,842 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 112,624 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

tracking check and adjust

Fail 24 Jul 2006 73,292 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 73,292 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,065 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 HFR 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 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

FV03 HFR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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