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EK53 CXD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,752 mi
Last recorded165,752 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CXD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 165,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 143,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 139,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 130,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 127,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,351 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 120,351 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,284 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 109,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,786 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,935 miles

nearside front shock

windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,340 miles

front brake discs and pads

nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs rusted

windscreen

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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EK53 CXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EK53 CXD, 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 EK53 CXD registered?

EK53 CXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 CXD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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