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DG03 XMA

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,466 mi
Last recorded162,466 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XMA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 162,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 152,616 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear SILL CORRODED HOLED AND DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 141,377 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY PITTED / (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear SILL CORRODED HOLED AND DAMAGED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 120,682 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 120,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,064 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 108,064 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,898 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 85,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,534 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 72,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

fuel flap inop

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,195 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,292 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 26,229 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XMA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 XMA registered?

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

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