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OU53 FLC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,596 mi
Last recorded202,596 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FLC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 202,596 miles

O/S/F window inoperative.

O/S/R footbrake & parking brake less effecient than N/S.

Stone chips noted to windscreen & both wiper blades split on the end.

Fail 15 Aug 2015 202,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F window inoperative.

O/S/R footbrake & parking brake less effecient than N/S.

Stone chips noted to windscreen & both wiper blades split on the end.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 195,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 194,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 180,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 180,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 166,863 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 153,549 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

nearside front fog light damaged

off side wiper split

raer number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 23 Sep 2009 153,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

nearside front fog light damaged

off side wiper split

raer number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Sep 2008 138,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 138,041 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 123,144 miles

exhaust backbox rusty

front brake discs worn & lipped

Fail 12 Sep 2006 106,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 106,495 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 FLC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

OU53 FLC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 FLC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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