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RV03 FSD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,790 mi
Last recorded154,790 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FSD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 154,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

discs worn front and rear

Fail 24 Apr 2021 154,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

discs worn front and rear

Pass 14 Mar 2020 150,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight leak from power steering component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 150,375 miles

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation Door doesn't open from inside or out. (9.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight leak from power steering component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 145,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Brake disc back plate corroded and loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 145,048 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Brake disc back plate corroded and loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,068 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,550 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,224 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,986 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,986 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,157 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

noise on engine

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,864 miles

alternator noisey

Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs poor all round

engine noise

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,350 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 62,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,770 miles

stone chip in windscreen,o/s/f wiper blade split,rear tyres close to wear.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,757 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,rear tyres wearing close to limits,rear brake pads wearing low.

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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RV03 FSD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RV03 FSD, 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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RV03 FSD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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