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OV03 WTE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,713 mi
Last recorded147,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WTE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 147,713 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 147,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 143,798 miles

Central Front SLIGHT OIL SEAPAGE FROM OIL COOLING PIPES UNDER RADIATOR

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration SLIGHT SMOKE DETECTED BUT NOT EXESSIVE (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT DETECTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 143,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BULB DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour BULB INCORRECT COLOUR (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front SLIGHT OIL SEAPAGE FROM OIL COOLING PIPES UNDER RADIATOR

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration SLIGHT SMOKE DETECTED BUT NOT EXESSIVE (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT DETECTED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 138,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 138,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,671 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 132,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 128,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 121,178 miles

Signs of fuel leak around fuel tank area

Fail 9 May 2016 121,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Wiper split

Signs of fuel leak around fuel tank area

Pass 11 May 2015 114,820 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 11 May 2015 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 May 2014 106,105 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust centre rear mountig missing

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 96,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 85,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 77,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,714 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 51,386 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,138 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 43,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,497 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 WTE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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