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EA53 PVV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,796 mi
Last recorded67,796 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 PVV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,796 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,178 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,159 miles

o/s/r door does not open from outside or inside

some corrosion to both rear bkrak discs

some pitting to both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 6 Oct 2007 31,007 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs inner faces

pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,878 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 PVV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA53 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

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

Is EA53 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 PVV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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