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DC03 BWB

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BWB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 112,546 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 112,546 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 112,535 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,518 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 109,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,008 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn.

Nearside washer not working.

Offside front brake disc worn thin.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,086 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 49,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,194 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 37,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DC03 BWB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC03 BWB, 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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DC03 BWB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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