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MJ03 OOC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,323 mi
Last recorded169,323 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 OOC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 169,323 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 169,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 158,557 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 158,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 150,260 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 150,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,536 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 143,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 139,491 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 139,491 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 135,009 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 129,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,804 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 88,804 miles

Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 54,608 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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MJ03 OOC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ03 OOC, 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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MJ03 OOC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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