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SE03 FPK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

451,874 mi
Last recorded451,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FPK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 451,874 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 451,874 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 382,158 miles

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

crack in nearside rear indicator lense

horn has to pressed with force to operate

nail in offside front tyre

slight gearbox oil leak

stone chips across windscreen

wear on front brake discs

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2009 382,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in nearside rear indicator lense

horn has to pressed with force to operate

nail in offside front tyre

slight gearbox oil leak

stone chips across windscreen

wear on front brake discs

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2008 323,386 miles

both rear tyres are severly "tread stepping" on inner edges and are worn very low

front number plate is deteriorating

several small chips throughout windscreen

slight oil dampness to sump area - suspect rear main oil seal weaping

starter motor is noisy in operation

Fail 16 Jul 2008 323,386 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are severly "tread stepping" on inner edges and are worn very low

front number plate is deteriorating

offside rear indicator is starting to fade

rear wiper blade is smearing

several small chips throughout windscreen

severe corrosion to rear exhaust section

slight oil dampness to sump area - suspect rear main oil seal weaping

starter motor is noisy in operation

Pass 25 Jul 2007 273,163 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 272,946 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 215,703 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 146,829 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 146,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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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SE03 FPK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SE03 FPK, 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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SE03 FPK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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