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SA03 FDD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,495 mi
Last recorded122,495 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FDD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,453 miles

front discs poor condition and lipped

Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,275 miles

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

front discs poor condition and lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front brake pad wear sensor broke

Fail 28 Aug 2014 107,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front brake pad wear sensor broke

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,282 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 95,398 miles

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

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

emissions close to limit

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,398 miles

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

emissions close to limit

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,331 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 93,331 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 83,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,419 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 64,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 114,918 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 114,918 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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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SA03 FDD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SA03 FDD, 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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SA03 FDD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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