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DY53 OCG

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,082 mi
Last recorded131,082 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OCG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,082 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 111,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,446 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2010 103,444 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,957 miles

fluctuating brake readings on o/s/f suspect brake disc worn

Fail 6 Nov 2009 94,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

fluctuating brake readings on o/s/f suspect brake disc worn

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,307 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,502 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 79,502 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,185 miles

several wheel rins damaged †front tyre wall damaged †n/s sill damaged †horn switch hard to press

Fail 6 Nov 2006 68,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

horn switch has to be pressed hard to work †n/s sill damaged †o/s/f tyre wall damaged †several wheel rims damaged †front pads worn †brake fluid low †

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,954 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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DY53 OCG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY53 OCG, 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 DY53 OCG registered?

DY53 OCG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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