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OV03 OVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,571 mi
Last recorded78,571 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 OVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,571 miles

out of balance on handbrake

Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,571 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

out of balance on handbrake

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,120 miles

fuel tank damp from old fuel leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

exhaust strap brokern and rusty

fuel tank damp from old fuel leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,766 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 62,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,897 miles

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,063 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 43,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

lots of interior trim removed or hanging down

o/s/rear brake disc black

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 OVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OVJ, 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 OV03 OVJ registered?

OV03 OVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is OV03 OVJ safe to buy?

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