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EF03 AWJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

237,429 mi
Last recorded237,429 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 AWJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 237,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 235,837 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 234,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 233,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear trans axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 230,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 229,213 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 12 Apr 2017 228,785 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard has dummy casing (7.1.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 228,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 224,566 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 221,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 221,815 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 217,636 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 217,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 213,246 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 206,303 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 206,303 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 200,606 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 200,542 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2009 159,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Very slight increase/reduce on rear brakes. Rear brake may be in need of a brake service.

Fail 1 May 2008 119,294 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 119,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 99,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 78,430 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)

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 AWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF03 AWJ, 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 AWJ registered?

EF03 AWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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