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FY03 EYB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,496 mi
Last recorded145,496 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EYB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 145,496 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 27 Aug 2013 136,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f top strut bearing stiff

o/s/f top strut bearing stiff

Pass 22 Sep 2012 127,949 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s hand brake performance low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 118,837 miles

Indicator switch worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear discs corroded

Rear sub frame rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2011 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Indicator switch worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear discs corroded

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,217 miles

Near side rear brake disc pitted

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

Off side front head lamp lens scratched

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 107,217 miles

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

Near side rear brake disc pitted

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

Off side front head lamp lens scratched

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 98,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,975 miles

rear brakes slightly un-even

Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,490 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 78,490 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,704 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 62,704 miles

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

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,394 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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FY03 EYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 FY03 EYB, 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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FY03 EYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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