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FY53 MGJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,122 mi
Last recorded148,122 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 MGJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 148,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 136,747 miles

all tyres starting to wear on edges

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2015 132,712 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 132,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 114,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 114,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,570 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 95,766 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,818 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 79,940 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 79,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,875 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 62,871 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,348 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 44,348 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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