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SE03 FSD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,426 mi
Last recorded217,426 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 217,426 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 217,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 216,113 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 214,570 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 214,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 212,234 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 212,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 210,511 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 208,265 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 205,662 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 205,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 198,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 187,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 173,008 miles

o/s/front brake disc warning wire cut

Pass 17 Aug 2009 157,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 157,132 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 141,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 125,810 miles

1. bearing noise from engine area (pwr pump/alt?) †2. smoke on limit †3. osr h/brake requires attn (not as good a lh) rear discs pitted †4. osf window doesn't open †5. screen scratched on inside †6. engine cover insecure †7. ns headlight broken

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,901 miles

1. rear brake discs pitted

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 FSD 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

SE03 FSD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SE03 FSD safe to buy?

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