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EF03 AVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,494 mi
Last recorded200,494 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 AVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 200,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 189,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 175,104 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2012 174,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 158,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 153,384 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 139,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 139,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 115,673 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 115,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 50,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

damage at near side front tyre side wall.

damage near side front wheel rim.

deep split at off side rear tyre inner side wall.

front and rear brake discs show wear.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

undershield fitted.

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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EF03 AVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF03 AVJ, 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 EF03 AVJ registered?

EF03 AVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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