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FV53 GFJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,996 mi
Last recorded179,996 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 GFJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 179,996 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 171,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 168,271 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 168,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 160,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 155,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 151,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 144,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 143,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 13,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,094 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 119,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,636 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 104,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 90,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 83,104 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 83,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,779 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 60,779 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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FV53 GFJ 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 65%.

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 FV53 GFJ, 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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FV53 GFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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