MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal rubber deteriated
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Auxilary belt tensioner is faulty
Front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlight will not adjust so a new headlight is advised
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs are worn to the limit and are corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA53 DSO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EA53 DSO, 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 EA53 DSO registered?
EA53 DSO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is EA53 DSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA53 DSO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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