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SH03 FVU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,281 mi
Last recorded74,281 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 FVU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,281 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,036 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2008 51,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 51,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,374 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,292 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 30,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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SH03 FVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH03 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH03 FVU registered?

SH03 FVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 May 2003.

Is SH03 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 FVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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