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MF03 FCD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,356 mi
Last recorded142,356 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 FCD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,969 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 133,960 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,096 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 127,074 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 116,799 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 116,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,489 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,485 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,142 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,142 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,081 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 75,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,906 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,920 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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MF03 FCD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF03 FCD, 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 MF03 FCD registered?

MF03 FCD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is MF03 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF03 FCD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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