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DG03 KJV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,940 mi
Last recorded152,940 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 152,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 152,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 141,730 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 141,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,427 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 117,001 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 116,992 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,195 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 77,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,524 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 58,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 45,225 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 40,474 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2006 30,387 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 KJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

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

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