MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
airbag light staying on
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S/R Brake slow to operate but ok once working, advise strip and clean of rear brake pads.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brakes noisy.
N/S/R Brake slow to operate but ok once working, advise strip and clean of rear brake pads.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brakes noisy.
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG03 FVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 HG03 FVJ, 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 HG03 FVJ registered?
HG03 FVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is HG03 FVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG03 FVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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