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OU53 ZHW

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,382 mi
Last recorded164,382 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ZHW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 164,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 162,564 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 162,564 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 160,934 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,804 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 24 Mar 2016 158,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 155,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 142,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 127,172 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 127,171 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,119 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 96,080 miles

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

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

offside rear disc are corroaded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 84,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,425 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,635 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 ZHW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHW, 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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OU53 ZHW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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