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MV53 OAE

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,736 mi
Last recorded181,736 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 OAE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 181,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 181,070 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 181,033 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 178,593 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 175,586 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 172,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 165,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 159,506 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 152,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 146,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 146,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 141,022 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 141,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 135,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 113,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 73,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,411 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 27,411 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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MV53 OAE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV53 OAE, 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 MV53 OAE registered?

MV53 OAE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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