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EF03 LHV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,894 mi
Last recorded148,894 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 148,894 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 135,926 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,752 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,680 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 51,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,735 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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EF03 LHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

EF03 LHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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