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VK53 OZJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,776 mi
Last recorded120,776 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 OZJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 120,776 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section on clamp has movement. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,022 miles

2 out 5 eye level brake lights not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 112,020 miles

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

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

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

2 out 5 eye level brake lights not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,054 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,027 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,295 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,284 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,794 miles

nearside front tyre - outer sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,631 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,977 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 42,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,914 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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VK53 OZJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK53 OZJ, 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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VK53 OZJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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