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DG03 KJE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,058 mi
Last recorded187,058 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 187,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Shock absorber damp with oil but is acceptable.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 187,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount slightly stiff

Nearside Rear Shock absorber damp with oil but is acceptable.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 171,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 154,982 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 154,982 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front cat , Centre pipe and rear box all blowing (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,404 miles

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake disc's.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 141,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise N/S/R Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake disc's.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 131,626 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn low.

Advise slight edgewear to N/S/F Tyre.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,626 miles

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

Advise N/S/F Tyre worn low.

Advise slight edgewear to N/S/F Tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,498 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 107,756 miles

Advise O/S/F is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

advise o/s/f wiper blade

Fail 10 Apr 2013 107,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,234 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,135 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,801 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,699 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,300 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 KJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJE, 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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DG03 KJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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