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PJ03 JFF

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,942 mi
Last recorded142,942 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 JFF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 142,942 miles

advise fuel tank straps starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,188 miles

advise fuel tank reastraining straps starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2011 128,178 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise fuel tank reastraining straps starting to show slight signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 105,402 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 89,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,285 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 80,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,148 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,800 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,251 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

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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PJ03 JFF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red 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 PJ03 JFF, 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 PJ03 JFF registered?

PJ03 JFF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is PJ03 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 JFF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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