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DK03 XMP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,231 mi
Last recorded20,231 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XMP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 190,236 miles

Condition of exhaust system

Condition of front number plate borderline

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 131,331 miles

airbag light on

Fail 19 Feb 2011 131,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,277 miles

advise air bag light on

Fail 1 Sep 2009 102,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise air bag light on

Pass 30 Aug 2008 83,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,242 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,895 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 XMP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DK03 XMP, 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 DK03 XMP registered?

DK03 XMP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is DK03 XMP safe to buy?

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