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OY03 VFU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

316,742 mi
Last recorded316,742 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 VFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 316,742 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float marked (2.1.3)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement by gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Additional braking device leaking oil Slave Cylinder by gear box leak brake fluid (3.6.I.6) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Rear Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 295,672 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 295,651 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 260,113 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 22,745 miles

offside and nearside front brake wear indicators broken

Fail 8 Nov 2013 227,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside and nearside front brake wear indicators broken

Pass 9 Nov 2012 189,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cables worn thro plastics

Fail 9 Nov 2012 189,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake cables worn thro plastics

Pass 17 Mar 2012 186,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 186,599 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 150,860 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 150,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,692 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 86,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 69,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 59,515 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 VFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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