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OU53 ZKB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

330,653 mi
Last recorded330,653 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 330,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 330,653 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 315,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 305,377 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 281,094 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 256,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 229,799 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 207,661 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 184,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 158,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 132,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,091 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 ZKB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

OU53 ZKB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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