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OW03 NBF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,080 mi
Last recorded220,080 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 NBF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 220,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 199,576 miles

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Oct 2013 177,224 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 177,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 154,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 132,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 130,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 120,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 111,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,827 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 97,827 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 84,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,436 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 68,432 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre getting close to limit

slight corrosion to inside of rear brake discs

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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OW03 NBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW03 NBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW03 NBF registered?

OW03 NBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is OW03 NBF safe to buy?

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