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EP03 MBX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

129,175 mi
Last recorded129,175 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 MBX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 127,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 124,516 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER TREAD

Pass 6 Aug 2020 123,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,932 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Fail 30 Jul 2019 113,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,747 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,669 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to complete rear of vehicle checks due to broken spring

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,815 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 70,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,631 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 58,628 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,002 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,643 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 36,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,566 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,792 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,718 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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EP03 MBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EP03 MBX, 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 EP03 MBX registered?

EP03 MBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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