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PN53 OMP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

190,778 mi
Last recorded190,778 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OMP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 190,778 miles

both front seat backs are loose

dink in the osr rim

dip pattern is poor

front and rear brake discs are corroded

oil leak

os cv boot is weeping

osf seat belt is frayed

screen damage in zone B

slight play in the nsr wheel possible bush or ball joint

slight play in the rackends

trailing arm bushes are soft

Fail 1 Oct 2019 190,776 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front seat backs are loose

dink in the osr rim

dip pattern is poor

front and rear brake discs are corroded

oil leak

os cv boot is weeping

osf seat belt is frayed

screen damage in zone B

slight play in the nsr wheel possible bush or ball joint

slight play in the rackends

trailing arm bushes are soft

Pass 1 Oct 2018 188,810 miles

Dink on the inside os the osf rim

Front brake discs are rusty

Handbrake is a bit on the high side

Oil leak

Os outer cv boot is weeping

Slight play in the nsr wheel possible bush

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Fail 28 Sep 2018 188,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Dink on the inside os the osf rim

Front brake discs are rusty

Handbrake is a bit on the high side

Oil leak

Os outer cv boot is weeping

Slight play in the nsr wheel possible bush

Trailing arm bushes are soft

Pass 3 Oct 2017 185,654 miles

Front CV boots are loose

Nsr tyre is low on tread

Slight play in the nsr suspension bush

Trailing are bushes are worn

Fail 11 Sep 2017 185,647 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Caliper slider rubber boot split

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Both Cables in poor condition (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 183,281 miles

nsf tyre is worn on the outer edge

nsr brake disc is rusty

os outer cv boot is loose

rear suspention is soft

Fail 20 Sep 2016 183,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre is worn on the outer edge

nsr brake disc is rusty

os outer cv boot loose

Fail 15 Sep 2016 183,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre is worn on the outer edge

nsr brake disc is rusty

os outer cv boot loose

Pass 16 Sep 2015 181,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f brake pad sensor wiring broken

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 181,566 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating on both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort on both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f brake pad sensor wiring broken

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2014 180,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 180,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 175,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 169,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 162,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 162,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 157,050 miles

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2009 148,752 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 148,726 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 140,079 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 140,063 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seats fitted in rear of car

Pass 17 Sep 2007 130,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 130,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 122,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate disfigured.

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 OMP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OMP, 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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PN53 OMP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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