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DG03 JGF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,193 mi
Last recorded157,193 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JGF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 157,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 157,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 141,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 141,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,303 miles

Slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,599 miles

Engine under tray is adrift

Indicator / dipswitch stalk is worn / loose

Fail 9 Sep 2014 114,598 miles

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

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

Engine oil is on minimum

Engine under tray is adrift

Indicator / dipswitch stalk is worn / loose

Intermediate exhaust pipe is deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,302 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 92,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 85,640 miles

N/S & O/S front abs rings corroding

N/S/R suspension tie bar slight play in joints

Pass 24 May 2010 78,863 miles

N/S/F abs ring corroding

N/S/F anti-roll bar link bar very slight wear

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,174 miles

Clutch bites slightly high possibly slipping

Frint discs very slight corrosion and wear

N/S/R shock absorber slight wear

O/S/F anti-roll bar link bar very slight wear

O/S/F wiper blade slightly worn on ends

Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,441 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 67,441 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,940 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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DG03 JGF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG03 JGF, 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 DG03 JGF registered?

DG03 JGF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is DG03 JGF safe to buy?

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