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GX03 FAF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,126 mi
Last recorded85,126 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FAF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 85,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

EML light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,940 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 81,940 miles

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

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,464 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear trailing arm ,front bushes slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,808 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)

air bag lamp on

engine lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,414 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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GX03 FAF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX03 FAF, 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 GX03 FAF registered?

GX03 FAF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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