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EA53 OAG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,016 mi
Last recorded204,016 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 OAG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 204,016 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 204,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 198,718 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 198,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 191,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 180,195 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 180,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 167,433 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 156,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 142,123 miles

front wipers starting to smear

exhaust corroded in places/front flexi just meets for blow (advise replacement)

front discs heavily corroded(may need replacing soon)

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars (will need replacing soon 205/55 160

rear discs heavily corroded(may need replacing soon)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 142,123 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places/front flexi just meets for blow (advise replacement)

front discs heavily corroded(may need replacing soon)

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars (will need replacing soon 205/55 160

rear discs heavily corroded(may need replacing soon)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,291 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 109,731 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish/close to wear bars

exhaust corroded/slight blow from flexi???

front discs corroded

front wipers starting to smear screen

n/s/f tyre starting to wear outter edge

Pass 6 Oct 2007 88,180 miles

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/ hand brake could be better

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2007 88,180 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/ hand brake could be better

rear exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OAG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OAG, 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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EA53 OAG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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