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VO53 NKD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,632 mi
Last recorded183,632 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NKD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 183,632 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box/hanging bracket corroded/deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2017 183,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust rear box/hanging bracket corroded/deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 174,690 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

springs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 166,253 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 154,534 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

to clean for emission reading

Pass 13 Oct 2014 154,534 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

to clean for emission reading

Pass 25 Oct 2013 137,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,024 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear hand bracke cab les worn

Fail 15 Oct 2012 133,024 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear hand bracke cab les worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 129,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 122,907 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 122,899 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,457 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 115,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,648 miles

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

offside front worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 93,762 miles

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

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 NKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKD, 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 NKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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