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EA53 OUY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,176 mi
Last recorded138,176 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 138,176 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,269 miles

corrosion front brake discs

Fail 5 Jul 2016 129,269 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

corrosion front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,021 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 126,021 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,532 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 112,083 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 112,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 108,840 miles

Nearside Front 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)

ns wiper split

slight play ns antiroll bar link

Fail 28 Oct 2010 108,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front 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)

ns wiper split

slight play ns antiroll bar link

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,619 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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EA53 OUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

EA53 OUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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