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FG53 ODK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,527 mi
Last recorded64,527 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ODK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 64,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

'Slack' / play evident in parking brake lever

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,692 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs BORDERLINE

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill BORDERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mounting seizing

rear number plate

security of front bumper

Fail 22 Aug 2019 62,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion and wear on front brake discs BORDERLINE

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill BORDERLINE

n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mounting seizing

rear number plate

security of front bumper

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condition of n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

Fail 12 Sep 2018 60,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

condition of n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,776 miles

corrosion and wear on all brake disc's

Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,775 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of exhaust centre section corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

corrosion and wear on all brake disc's

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,371 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,530 miles

Slight play in nearside rear toe control link.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,967 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,951 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front 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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FG53 ODK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG53 ODK, 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 FG53 ODK registered?

FG53 ODK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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