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PJ53 FMD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,721 mi
Last recorded133,721 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FMD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 133,721 miles

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

handbrake only just on limit

play in near side front steering rack ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2013 115,062 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion starting off sid front and near side rear brake pipes

drag on near side rear wheel

slight seepage fram off side front suspension leg

Fail 7 Aug 2013 115,047 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion starting off sid front and near side rear brake pipes

drag on near side rear wheel

slight seepage fram off side front suspension leg

Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,306 miles

near side rear hand brake reading low

oil leak from gearbox

slight drag from near side rear wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,003 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

ns rear road wheel slightly siezed

os/ns front discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 198,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 130,492 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 129,379 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r door wont open from outside

Fail 5 Oct 2007 129,379 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r door wont open from outside

Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,889 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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PJ53 FMD 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 81.8%.

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 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 PJ53 FMD, 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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PJ53 FMD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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