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OU53 APO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

197,764 mi
Last recorded197,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 APO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 197,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 196,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 195,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 191,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 189,985 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 186,116 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 186,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 176,655 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,131 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 166,131 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 158,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2015 149,989 miles

comm 2000 switch is sensitive

slight play in o/s/r track rod

Pass 24 Nov 2014 141,810 miles

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

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

comm 2000 switch senitive

slight play in n/s/f track rod

slight play in o/s/r track rod

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,689 miles

both rear indicators slightly white.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

slight play in o/s/r tie rod.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 121,022 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low.

front brake pads appros 60% worn. discs corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 112,937 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,425 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,217 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 87,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,422 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 APO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OU53 APO, 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 APO registered?

OU53 APO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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