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OV53 UKJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,708 mi
Last recorded140,708 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,708 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and on ;legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 101,694 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 101,083 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 101,083 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyre`s have large cut`s across the tread pattern

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,385 miles

engine bay cover loose

front number plate cracked

offside front brake pad warning wire broken

some corrosion on front shock absorbers

Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,325 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,821 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 72,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,776 miles

Nearside 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 UKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UKJ, 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 OV53 UKJ registered?

OV53 UKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is OV53 UKJ safe to buy?

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