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EF52 SZY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,755 mi
Last recorded164,755 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 SZY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 164,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 155,202 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s and o/s rear radius arm links

Fail 5 Jun 2014 128,183 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,581 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,332 miles

offside rear tyre low

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,246 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

OIL ALL OVER ENGINE

PETROL CAP JUST CATCHING AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM

TESTING IN DAMP CONMDITIONS

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,121 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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EF52 SZY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 EF52 SZY, 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 EF52 SZY registered?

EF52 SZY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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