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OY03 VFS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,567 mi
Last recorded145,567 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,567 miles

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

n/s front tyres worn on edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 145,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,222 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 134,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 126,392 miles

2x number plate bulbs dim

airbag light on

Fail 1 Dec 2012 126,392 miles

2x number plate bulbs dim

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

Fail 1 Dec 2011 119,449 miles

Air bag light on

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

Both number plate bulbs dim

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 119,449 miles

Air bag light on

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

Both number plate bulbs dim

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,156 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 61,489 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,384 miles

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 VFS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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