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DG03 OVF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,302 mi
Last recorded179,302 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 179,302 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2013 179,302 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2012 165,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

customers belongings preventing rear seat belt check

Pass 5 Oct 2011 149,811 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 149,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 135,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 135,807 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 115,778 miles

indicator stalk insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2009 115,778 miles

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

indicator stalk insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2008 100,401 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 100,401 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,283 miles

fuel smell.rear unable to find leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,886 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 43,884 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,709 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 OVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG03 OVF, 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 OVF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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