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OV53 WVH

2003 Peugeot 607

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,589 mi
Last recorded157,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 60793,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 WVH
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 157,589 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 157,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 149,976 miles

battery light on

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2012 149,970 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

battery light on

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 138,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,402 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 125,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 115,132 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 114,717 miles

Centre Rear Lower registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2007 103,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,321 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 77,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 607?

Based on 78,372 MOT tests across 7,376 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
8,237
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
7,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,373
Registration plate lamp not working 2,231
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,835
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,670
Headlamp aim too low 1,494
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OV53 WVH is a 2003 Peugeot 607 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 607 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 93,247 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 607 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV53 WVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 607 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 607 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV53 WVH is a 2003 Peugeot 607, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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