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RV03 FSJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,947 mi
Last recorded173,947 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FSJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 173,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 168,384 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 161,571 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 152,188 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 152,188 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 142,933 miles

air bag light on

Fail 4 May 2012 142,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 May 2011 134,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 126,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 126,269 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 117,943 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 117,943 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 107,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 107,721 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 97,545 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 95,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 95,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,280 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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RV03 FSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red 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 RV03 FSJ, 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 RV03 FSJ registered?

RV03 FSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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