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EK53 VRY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,644 mi
Last recorded138,644 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,644 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 128,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,648 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,314 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front pads low

middle stop light not working

rear discs rusty

slight play in off side drop link

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades both split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,684 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

exhaust rusty

rear discs poor condision

slight pla off side drop link

slight play near side drop link

slight play off side rear suspension

smoke level a bit high recomend fuel treatment

wipers worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

engine top cover posts broken

Fail 24 Sep 2010 88,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine top cover posts broken

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,228 miles

all 4 tyres low on egders

rear discs rusty

under tray fitterd time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,058 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,058 miles

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

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

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 VRY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 EK53 VRY, 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 VRY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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