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OV03 OYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,920 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,313 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 108,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside handbrake performance slightly low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,340 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,721 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 76,160 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,874 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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OV03 OYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV03 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

OV03 OYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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