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OV03 ZKE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 130,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 130,370 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (rubbing against anti roll bar link) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 121,303 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,407 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 109,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 103,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,423 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 90,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,418 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake discs a little rusty from standing

minor exhaust leak rear silencer rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,426 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,335 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,488 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 ZKE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

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

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