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SO03 OFH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,794 mi
Last recorded159,794 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 OFH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 159,794 miles

All indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underbody & suspension components

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.00 mm, Bold / Nail on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Outer sill corroded, weak / soft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.00 mm @ lowest point & bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively More O/S (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 159,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

All indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underbody & suspension components

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.00 mm, Bold / Nail on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Outer sill corroded, weak / soft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.00 mm @ lowest point & bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively More O/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 147,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 147,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,457 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 126,455 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,257 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 122,257 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,608 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 112,608 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs coroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 104,839 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,334 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 98,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 92,183 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,686 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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SO03 OFH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO03 OFH, 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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SO03 OFH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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