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SE03 FPL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

211,932 mi
Last recorded211,932 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FPL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 211,932 miles

brake pedasl rubber worn

front brake discs worn

tape on off side rear lens

wipers slight smear

Fail 13 Feb 2014 211,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pedasl rubber worn

front brake discs worn

tape on off side rear lens

wipers slight smear

Pass 22 Jan 2013 189,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play on both front steering rack ends

slight play on nearside front wishbone rear bush

Fail 21 Jan 2013 189,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

slight play on both front steering rack ends

Pass 26 Jan 2012 170,534 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil slightly low

off side dip beaqm aim low limit

slight wear to front brake discs

small chip to zone B

Fail 26 Jan 2012 170,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil slightly low

hand brake cables slight sticking

off side dip beaqm aim low limit

slight play to near side link rod

slight wear to front brake discs

small chip to zone B

Pass 24 Jan 2011 161,376 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 161,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 153,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 143,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 120,761 miles

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

Indicator switch weak. N/S hand brake cable siezing slightly.

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 FPL 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 63.6%.

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 FPL, 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 SE03 FPL registered?

SE03 FPL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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