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SE03 FRF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

201,265 mi
Last recorded201,265 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2010 201,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 186,689 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2008 186,683 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 169,202 miles

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

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

Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper rubber smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2008 169,202 miles

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

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

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

Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear wiper rubber smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 129,223 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch undershield trim adrift

offside front brake sensor wire cut

Pass 19 May 2006 91,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 91,616 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 91,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 80,820 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 80,820 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 FRF 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 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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

SE03 FRF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is SE03 FRF safe to buy?

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