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SE03 FSJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,021 mi
Last recorded148,021 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 148,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 148,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 138,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

knock on front suspension

Fail 4 Jan 2012 138,312 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

knock on front suspension

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,511 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 111,411 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 111,394 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 105,079 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 105,078 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,708 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 95,681 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,036 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 87,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 73,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 73,913 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (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 FSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

SE03 FSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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