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OU53 ZHC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,103 mi
Last recorded146,103 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 146,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 140,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 128,993 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 128,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn on egdes

Pass 11 Sep 2008 117,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,564 miles

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

all tyres worn uneven and close to legal limit.

corrosion to exhaust system.

corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,447 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 77,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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 ZHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 ZHC registered?

OU53 ZHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is OU53 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 ZHC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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