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FX03 PUE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 PUE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,447 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake pedal spongey

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

Front grill missing

Front subframe corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Washer jet blocked 1/2

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears and mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 93,447 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake pedal spongey

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

Front grill missing

Front subframe corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Washer jet blocked 1/2

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears and mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,436 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet 1/2 blocked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,436 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet 1/2 blocked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,429 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 93,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,338 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 93,338 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 92,595 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 92,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 90,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 86,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,321 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,397 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 62,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 50,282 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs lipped and pitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,613 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,075 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 38,075 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FX03 PUE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FX03 PUE, 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 FX03 PUE registered?

FX03 PUE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is FX03 PUE safe to buy?

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