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PN53 ODR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,892 mi
Last recorded148,892 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 ODR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 148,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake in need of atension

Pass 20 Nov 2012 148,892 miles

handbrake in need of atension

Fail 9 Nov 2011 137,151 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 137,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 123,777 miles

handbrake in need of attention

Pass 9 Nov 2009 111,676 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,327 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 100,321 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 85,188 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,330 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 75,317 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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PN53 ODR 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 63.6%.

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 PN53 ODR, 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 PN53 ODR registered?

PN53 ODR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is PN53 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 ODR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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