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AG03 DXB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 DXB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 69,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/fr tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,502 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted seized (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/fr tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,450 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside front top mount slightly rough when turning

Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front top mount slightly rough when turning

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2014 42,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroded

lower engine cover insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2013 29,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroded

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2008 29,209 miles

rear discs faces are rusty as if the vehicle not in use for some time

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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AG03 DXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AG03 DXB, 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 AG03 DXB registered?

AG03 DXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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