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OV03 EUW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

317,597 mi
Last recorded317,597 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 EUW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 317,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 297,461 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 297,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 270,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2012 239,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2012 239,615 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2011 209,244 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 209,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 193,633 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 193,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 138,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 138,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 108,126 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 56,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 56,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OV03 EUW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV03 EUW, 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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OV03 EUW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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