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EA53 PWK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 84,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 82,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 76,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,040 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 66,035 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 60,803 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 60,803 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 52,450 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,903 miles

FRONT WIPERS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,289 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroding

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

nearside rear tyreworn close to limit in centre of tread

Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,534 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 31,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 24,998 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,783 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,407 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 PWK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

EA53 PWK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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