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EK03 RXM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,689 mi
Last recorded278,689 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 RXM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 278,689 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 278,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 261,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 247,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 245,863 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 245,863 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 200,368 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 109,617 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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EK03 RXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK03 RXM, 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 EK03 RXM registered?

EK03 RXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is EK03 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 RXM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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