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OY53 GWD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,308 mi
Last recorded180,308 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 GWD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 180,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 175,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 109,653 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,653 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,592 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,982 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,953 miles

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

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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OY53 GWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY53 GWD, 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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What year was OY53 GWD registered?

OY53 GWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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