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DE03 DXA

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,775 mi
Last recorded179,775 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DXA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 179,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizer arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack pipes (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 170,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 159,702 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 150,038 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 150,038 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 138,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,400 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 108,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 94,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 76,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,533 miles

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 DXA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

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

Is DE03 DXA safe to buy?

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