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EO03 BYU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 BYU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,028 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 98,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,707 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,199 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,698 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 47,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,165 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 40,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 36,506 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,863 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,500 miles

nearside rear brakes are binding slightly

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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EO03 BYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO03 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO03 BYU registered?

EO03 BYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is EO03 BYU safe to buy?

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