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RY53 EKD

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EKD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,157 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 81,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,537 miles

O/s/r brake disc corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,221 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,505 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,265 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,265 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,547 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 57,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 44,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 36,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,940 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,116 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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RY53 EKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY53 EKD, 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 RY53 EKD registered?

RY53 EKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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