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EK53 NVR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NVR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on the outer edge ()

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,520 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on the outer edge ()

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,211 miles

Offside Rear tyre has hi/low spot in tread

front and rear registration plates are starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has hi/low spot in tread

front and rear registration plates are starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,485 miles

Rear Only just passed Hand brake Effency 16%

Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti-roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Both front Tyres getting low.

Rear Only just passed Hand brake Effency 16%

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,914 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

n/s wiper slight tear

n/s/f tyre worn on edge 205/55/16w

n/s/r tyre slight edge wear

Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

areas of chassis showing corrossion

n/s wiper slight tear

n/s/f tyre worn on edge 205/55/16w

n/s/r tyre slight edge wear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,218 miles

front exhaust pipwork rusty/centre rubber mount poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,218 miles

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

front exhaust pipwork rusty/centre rubber mount poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 64,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,895 miles

o/s wiper torn

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded/pipework rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2011 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs very poor condition/advise replacement/corroded heavily

o/s wiper torn

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded/pipework rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,150 miles

all brake discs very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,339 miles

both front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,219 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,858 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,799 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NVR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK53 NVR, 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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EK53 NVR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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