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DA03 DMZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,755 mi
Last recorded191,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 DMZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 191,755 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pipes light corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2016 191,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pipes light corrosion

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 166,635 miles

Oil leak

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 166,635 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2014 138,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 138,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,866 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)

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 114,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,387 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriated.

n/s/f wiper blade split at end.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,387 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriated.

n/s/f wiper blade split at end.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear barke discs lipped

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,569 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,000 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)

horn stiff in operation

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 19 May 2009 41,986 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

horn stiff in operation

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 14 May 2008 36,149 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,928 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 21,842 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 21,836 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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DA03 DMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DA03 DMZ, 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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DA03 DMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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