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VX03 ODG

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,452 mi
Last recorded146,452 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 ODG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 134,568 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 134,568 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 122,815 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 122,815 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,751 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,051 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 91,051 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

indicater stalk sloppy/gear lever stiff

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,374 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 84,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 69,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,991 miles

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

no fluid from n/s screen washer

Pass 15 May 2006 56,098 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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VX03 ODG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VX03 ODG, 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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What year was VX03 ODG registered?

VX03 ODG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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