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OV53 UJO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,154 mi
Last recorded156,154 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UJO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 156,154 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 136,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 125,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 110,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

near side front headlamp beam image weak.

off and near side front tyres tread show low depth.

off side front headlamp beam imagte weak and the aim is just within tolerance.

off side front tyre tread shows a deep split.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 110,841 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

near side rear brake disc inner face shows corrosion.

off and near side front tyres tread show low depth.

off side front headlamp beam imagte weak and the aim is just within tolerance.

off side front tyre tread shows a deep split.

off side rear brake disc inner and outer faces show corrosion.

service brake pedal shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 91,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undershield fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,954 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undershield fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 70,316 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,903 miles

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

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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OV53 UJO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV53 UJO, 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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OV53 UJO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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