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VO53 NJU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NJU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,118 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak from turbo pipe

slight dampness around powersteering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2014 76,118 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leak from turbo pipe

slight dampness around powersteering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,294 miles

rear discs are scored and corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2010 57,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear discs are scored and corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 48,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake discs appear badly scored

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,262 miles

rear brake discs appear badly scored

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,935 miles

both rear indicatorsstarting to show white light

front brakediscs are slightly lipped

strong advise rear brake discs are linned

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,157 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake discs are linned

Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,464 miles

front brake discs lipped and brake pads getting low

rear brake discs linned

Fail 2 Sep 2006 26,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped and brake pads getting low

rear brake discs linned

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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VO53 NJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO53 NJU, 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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VO53 NJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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