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FV03 PPX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,852 mi
Last recorded123,852 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2018 123,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,355 miles

corrosion on rear discs

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,355 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

corrosion on rear discs

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,752 miles

brake warning light flickers

slight play in o/s/r suspension

Fail 18 Mar 2013 87,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light flickers

slight play in o/s/r suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,882 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,991 miles

centre rear seatbelt condition

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,212 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

full engine covers fitted

indecator switch faulty

minor oil leak

o/s/f electric mirror adjust inop

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

rear wiper arm dammaged

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour

slight play in steering rack joints

stone chips in windsereen

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,034 miles

damage to the windscreen (within limits)

front brake discs corroded

rear registration plate has slightly delaminted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to the windscreen (within limits)

front brake discs corroded

rear registration plate has slightly delaminted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,751 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,453 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 29,442 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed on outer edge and tread getting low

offside and nearside front brakes binding slightly

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 PPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

FV03 PPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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