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EK55 MJV

2005 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,970 mi
Last recorded178,970 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 40690,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MJV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 178,970 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 163,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 152,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 140,453 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 140,452 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 132,846 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tank area shows sign of spillage

Pass 10 Mar 2014 132,846 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tank area shows sign of spillage

Fail 3 Feb 2014 132,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped

heavy damage to n/s outer sill

heavy fraying on o/s/f seatbelt webbing

signs of very heavy diesel leak from around fueltank area, needs attention.No leaks visible at present

suspect injector air leak, needs further investigation

Pass 19 Feb 2013 121,215 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust leak around turbo area, close to limits

front brake discs heavily worn

heavy damage to n/s outer sill

heavy dampness around fuel tank

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2013 121,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust leak around turbo area, close to limits

front brake discs heavily worn

heavy damage to n/s outer sill

heavy dampness around fuel tank

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,476 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy damage to n/s outer sill

slight lip on all brake discs

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,570 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s outer body sill damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s outer body sill damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,834 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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EK55 MJV is a 2005 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,604 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 EK55 MJV, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK55 MJV is a 2005 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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