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CK03 OJS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

179,456 mi
Last recorded179,456 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OJS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 179,456 miles

all bushiers perished

engine oil leak

front pads and disc low

power stearing pump slight leak

rear pads and disc low

Fail 29 Aug 2014 179,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all bushiers perished

engine oil leak

front pads and disc low

power stearing pump slight leak

rear pads and disc low

Pass 30 Aug 2013 171,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 171,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake cables in poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 160,292 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

parking brake cable corroding.

slight movement nearside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 160,292 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

parking brake cable corroding.

slight movement nearside front antiroll bar link.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 147,594 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroding.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge.

slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 147,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake disc corroding.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge.

slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link.

there was no oil in engine.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 128,671 miles

both front abs reluctor rings fractured.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 128,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front abs reluctor rings fractured.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,777 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,516 miles

movement in offside rear tie bar bush.

nearside front brake disc begining to warp.

nearside front tyre close to wear limit.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,562 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn unevenly & in very poor condition.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,785 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs worn unevenly & in very poor condition.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,883 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 37,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 37,512 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.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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CK03 OJS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CK03 OJS, 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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CK03 OJS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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