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MV53 OCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,448 mi
Last recorded147,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 OCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 147,448 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 147,432 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 144,387 miles

Both front brake pad wear indicator wires cut through..

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease present on exterior..Recommend replace.. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs..

Fail 15 Jan 2020 144,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake pad wear indicator wires cut through..

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge,small cuts present ,nearing legal limit.Strongly recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease present on exterior..Recommend replace.. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs..

Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,403 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 140,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,619 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,755 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 21 Mar 2012 80,004 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)

play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,798 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,848 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 37,848 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 34,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,036 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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MV53 OCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

MV53 OCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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