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EA03 OTP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,824 mi
Last recorded192,824 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 OTP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 192,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 179,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 164,074 miles

front lower crossmember damaged, nearside rear tyre low, rear disc corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 164,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front lower crossmember damaged, nearside rear tyre low, rear disc corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,823 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight scratches to windscreen n/s

Fail 26 Apr 2012 143,823 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight scratches to windscreen n/s

Pass 30 Apr 2011 125,051 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre, inside edge tread worn low

Fail 29 Apr 2011 125,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre, inside edge tread worn low

oil level low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 107,382 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 107,382 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,657 miles

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

both rear tyre worn uneven and tread is 2mm...

Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,091 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,324 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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EA03 OTP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 EA03 OTP, 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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EA03 OTP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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