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OV03 WUU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WUU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,702 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,347 miles

Engine oil leaks

NSR brake slightly binding

Play in NSF Anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,232 miles

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

Engine oil leaks

NSR brake slightly binding

Nymuber plate lamps did not work initially, came on and staying on at time of test

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

Play in NSF Anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,825 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,651 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 82,569 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs a bit rusty and pitting

some travel on hand brake

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,587 miles

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

Rear discs starting to corrode on braking face

Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear discs starting to corrode on braking face

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,668 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 WUU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV03 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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