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DG03 OVK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,263 mi
Last recorded154,263 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OVK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 154,263 miles

both rear cross links slight play

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/f tyre tread is low

Fail 3 Apr 2014 154,251 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear cross links slight play

nearside front track rod end slight play

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 143,502 miles

both rear suspention stabelisers have worn bushes

both repeaters have started to loose colour

n/s/r parking brake requires attention

n/s/r tyre tread is low

o/s/r has a possible wheel bearing noise

o/s/r tyre tread low on the outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 143,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear suspention stabelisers have worn bushes

both repeaters have started to loose colour

n/s/r parking brake requires attention

n/s/r tyre tread is low

o/s/r has a possible wheel bearing noise

o/s/r tyre tread low on the outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 130,112 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

n/s/r tyre tread is low

Fail 26 Mar 2012 130,079 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs are corroded

n/s/r tyre tread is low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,594 miles

both rear stabeliser links have play

Fail 15 Mar 2011 115,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear stabeliser links have play

Fail 26 Mar 2010 103,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r stabeliser link has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,612 miles

n/s/r stabeliser link has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,287 miles

both front tyre treads low

o/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 20 Mar 2009 89,283 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyre treads low

o/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,683 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 76,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,180 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 66,175 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,318 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 47,318 miles

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

Nearside 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)

anti roll bar link slight play

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 OVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

DG03 OVK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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