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OV03 ZNC

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,548 mi
Last recorded142,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ZNC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 142,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 142,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2016 138,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,609 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 129,603 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 120,215 miles

Ball joints got slightly play

f tyres low from edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,799 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 103,614 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 15 May 2012 103,614 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 May 2011 96,742 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 23 May 2011 96,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 May 2010 88,038 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 87,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2009 79,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres feathered

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber is split

Pass 11 May 2009 79,208 miles

front tyres feathered

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber is split

Pass 19 May 2008 69,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 59,325 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 17 May 2007 59,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2006 46,513 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 46,513 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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 ZNC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZNC, 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 ZNC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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