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OU53 FGX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,881 mi
Last recorded123,881 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 117,381 miles

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

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

nearside front brakepad wear wire broken

nearside front wing trim missing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 117,381 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

nearside front brakepad wear wire broken

nearside front wing trim missing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak o/s front?

Fail 24 Jul 2013 107,035 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s rear brake disc rusty

oil leak o/s front?

Pass 27 Jul 2012 99,673 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,673 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Advise undertray adrift

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 96,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,137 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,110 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 FGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

OU53 FGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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