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EF03 EVP

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,111 mi
Last recorded167,111 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 EVP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 167,111 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 167,111 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 163,551 miles

Oil leak ()

Various damage to bodywork

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 163,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

Oil leak ()

Various damage to bodywork

Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,951 miles

Front bumper & grill damaged

Near side & off side rear brake backing plates corroded & rusty

Near side rear quarter panel & side door damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 155,731 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Nearside front headlight is slightly insecure

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 154,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2015 154,757 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2014 149,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs corroding

nearside head lamp unit slightly loose

Pass 12 May 2014 149,584 miles

both front brake discs corroding

nearside head lamp unit slightly loose

Pass 20 May 2013 146,292 miles

Exhaust earth strap broken

Near side front fog light full with water

Near side frontsub frame bush perished

Near side lower sill damaged

Oil leak

Play in near side rear lower bottom suspension outer ball joint

Fail 20 May 2013 146,292 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust earth strap broken

Near side front fog light full with water

Near side frontsub frame bush perished

Near side lower sill damaged

Oil leak

Play in near side rear lower bottom suspension outer ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2012 141,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 141,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 128,473 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 128,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 119,636 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s/rear swivel pin

wiper blades req changing soon

Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 27 Feb 2008 102,401 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brakes out of balance

Fail 26 Apr 2007 84,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,978 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 66,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 66,558 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 EVP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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