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EA53 DSO

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,600 mi
Last recorded247,600 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DSO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 247,600 miles

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

brake pedal rubber deteriated

Fail 8 Mar 2011 247,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 134,640 miles

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.

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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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?

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