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VX03 OAP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,850 mi
Last recorded174,850 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OAP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 174,850 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge off

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 174,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour & o/s (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge off

Pass 5 Oct 2016 168,474 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 168,425 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 161,552 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 161,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,380 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 154,260 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 146,565 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 139,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 132,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,935 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 124,928 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 11,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 95,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 86,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 76,167 miles

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

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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VX03 OAP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX03 OAP, 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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VX03 OAP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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