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DE03 DWY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

214,603 mi
Last recorded214,603 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DWY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 214,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 214,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 207,784 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 207,400 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 200,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 193,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 192,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 186,507 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 174,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 163,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 149,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 85,391 miles

advice both front tyres on 2mm 195/65/15

Fail 9 Mar 2013 85,391 miles

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

advice both front tyres on 2mm 195/65/15

Fail 16 Mar 2012 77,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,280 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,434 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 54,252 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 54,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,111 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 40,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,210 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 34,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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DE03 DWY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

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

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