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VE03 FJU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

361,552 mi
Last recorded361,552 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FJU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 361,552 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leak

rear pads are geting low

slight play o/s front antirole bar link

Fail 25 May 2011 361,552 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

rear pads are geting low

slight play o/s front antirole bar link

Pass 21 May 2010 356,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 330,365 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 330,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 291,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 291,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 257,792 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 220,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 220,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 185,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 137,055 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 137,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 111,908 miles

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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VE03 FJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VE03 FJU, 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 VE03 FJU registered?

VE03 FJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 FJU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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