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DE03 DVU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,995 mi
Last recorded118,995 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DVU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 118,871 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,571 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 112,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,646 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 106,638 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 99,735 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 79,691 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 22 Sep 2006 64,979 miles

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

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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DE03 DVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DE03 DVU, 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 DE03 DVU registered?

DE03 DVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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