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FY53 MBF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,679 mi
Last recorded143,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 MBF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 143,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside tread

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on tread cord not exposed

offside rear tyre worn on inside tread

Fail 16 Jan 2014 143,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside tread

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked on tread cord not exposed

offside rear tyre worn on inside tread

Fail 7 Jan 2014 143,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear upper horizontal tie bar slight play

rear tyres worn on inner edges 205/55/16

Pass 28 Jan 2013 133,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear and n/s/f worn on inner edge, shallow tread

Fail 28 Jan 2013 133,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear and n/s/f worn on inner edge, shallow tread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 124,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 118,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 112,885 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 112,875 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 105,246 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f fog has water in it

Fail 11 Feb 2009 105,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f fog has water in it

Pass 20 Aug 2008 104,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 104,550 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

airbag lamp illuminated

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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FY53 MBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FY53 MBF, 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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FY53 MBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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