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OU53 AGZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

241,717 mi
Last recorded241,717 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 AGZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 241,717 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 247,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 239,895 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 239,869 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 212,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 186,434 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 186,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2005 141,765 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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OU53 AGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU53 AGZ, 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 OU53 AGZ registered?

OU53 AGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is OU53 AGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 AGZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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