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SE03 FPY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,735 mi
Last recorded173,735 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 173,735 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 15 Dec 2008 173,735 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 18 Apr 2008 144,085 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front lower fog lamp in operative

Pass 18 Apr 2008 144,085 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front lower fog lamp in operative

Fail 25 Apr 2007 128,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 128,776 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 93,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 93,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 FPY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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