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MT03 EWC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,641 mi
Last recorded160,641 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 EWC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 160,641 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 139,595 miles

Air Bag On

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

N/S/R Dose Not Open From Inside

O/S/F Wiper Poor

Oil leak

One Bulb Out On High Level Brake Light

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 139,595 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Air Bag On

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

N/S/R Dose Not Open From Inside

O/S/F Wiper Poor

Oil leak

One Bulb Out On High Level Brake Light

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 124,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 92,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,858 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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MT03 EWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT03 EWC, 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 MT03 EWC registered?

MT03 EWC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is MT03 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT03 EWC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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