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DK03 XLZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

280,031 mi
Last recorded280,031 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XLZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 280,031 miles

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

play in the rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2014 263,190 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 254,127 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 254,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 243,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 227,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 212,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 212,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 196,675 miles

rera o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge low tread

Pass 11 Aug 2011 181,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 162,698 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 162,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 150,809 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 124,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 124,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 114,586 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 114,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 93,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,551 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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DK03 XLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red 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 DK03 XLZ, 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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DK03 XLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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