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FP53 OAB

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,119 mi
Last recorded121,119 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OAB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 121,119 miles

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

near side and offside front brake pads sensors damaged

nearside and offside front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 258,546 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 258,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 234,312 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 234,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 208,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 186,463 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 147,275 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 132,935 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 132,918 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 95,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,407 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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FP53 OAB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP53 OAB, 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 FP53 OAB registered?

FP53 OAB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is FP53 OAB safe to buy?

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