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EF03 EHK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,171 mi
Last recorded141,171 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 EHK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 141,171 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 131,866 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 131,866 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Air bag light

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tie bars slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,970 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 96,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate

Pass 2 May 2006 90,786 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 90,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF03 EHK, 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 EHK registered?

EF03 EHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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