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V955 BBD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,721 mi
Last recorded171,721 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 BBD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 171,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 171,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 156,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 156,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 143,941 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 143,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,447 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 107,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 85,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 65,034 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 65,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,342 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 61,254 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade loose

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,131 miles

offside front abs sensor ring corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 54,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

offside front abs sensor ring corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,548 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2011 47,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,905 miles

exhaust corroded rear joint area and retaining strap corroded

n/s/r tyre below limit outer edge and nailed 205/55r16w

o/s/f tyre below limit inner edge

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle and rear exhaust joint is corroded

n/s/f washer jet does not work

Pass 10 May 2008 29,261 miles

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 2 May 2007 24,868 miles

advise offside rear tyre on 2.0mm

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

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

advise brake fluid close to minimum mark

advise front inner brake pads look low from underside of vehicle advise remove wheels and inspect properly

advise nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit 1.6mm

advise offside front tyre on 4.0mm on centre 3/4 of tread but 2.0mm on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2006 20,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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V955 BBD 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 68%.

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 V955 BBD, 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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V955 BBD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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