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OY03 VDZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,539 mi
Last recorded192,539 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VDZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 192,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 179,372 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 179,372 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 168,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 168,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 157,522 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 157,521 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement at road wheel (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 141,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)

both front upper strut top bearings are partially seized

Fail 17 Mar 2016 141,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)

both front upper strut top bearings are partially seized

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,397 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 129,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,341 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,330 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,982 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,692 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 86,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2008 66,949 miles

Centre rear seat belt reel not releasing.

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 44,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY03 VDZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OY03 VDZ, 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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OY03 VDZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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