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SM53 OYL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

244,159 mi
Last recorded244,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 OYL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 244,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear inner wheel arch plastic trim loose

offside rear passenger door lock difficult to open

Fail 8 Jun 2011 243,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 222,164 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 222,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 221,254 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 192,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 141,738 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 141,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 117,373 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 91,498 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,809 miles

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)

front no.plate slightly cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2007 76,801 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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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SM53 OYL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SM53 OYL, 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 SM53 OYL registered?

SM53 OYL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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