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DK03 XMV

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,194 mi
Last recorded149,194 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XMV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 149,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake back plate not present

offside rear brake back plate rusted holes

offside rear hand brake cable outer casing has split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 134,722 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 134,372 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 121,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag warning light is on

both front brake discs are worn

both rear brake discs are pitted

nearside rear brake backplate lower section rotted away

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, with inner shoulder worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

offside/nearside front tyres centre tread worn to 3.5mm, with shoulders worn to 2mm

Fail 29 Jun 2012 121,323 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag warning light is on

both front brake discs are worn

both rear brake discs are pitted

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm, with inner shoulder worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

offside/nearside front tyres centre tread worn to 3.5mm, with shoulders worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Jul 2011 109,068 miles

both front tyres are worn to 2mm with heavily worn shoulders [LEGAL TIME TEST]

service light on

Fail 28 Jun 2011 109,068 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn to 2mm with heavily worn shoulders [LEGAL TIME TEST]

service light on

Pass 29 Jun 2010 97,462 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs heavily worn [change asap]

both front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

both rear brake disc inner faces pitted

both rear service brake readings low

front brake pads appear 80/90% worn

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Jun 2010 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

air bag light on

both front brake discs heavily worn [change asap]

both front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

both rear brake disc inner faces pitted

both rear service brake readings low

front brake pads appear 80/90% worn

nearside rear tyre centre tread on 3mm, inner on 2mm, outer below 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]

offside front drop link both boots split

offside rear tyre outer shoulder worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,246 miles

both front tyres have worn shoulders to 3mm

offside rear tyre under-inflated to 10psi

rear exhaust box support strap nearside start to detach due to corrosion

slight brake imballance on rear service brake

Fail 2 Jul 2009 84,246 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

both front tyres have worn shoulders to 3mm

offside rear tyre under-inflated to 10psi

rear exhaust box support strap nearside start to detach due to corrosion

slight brake imballance on rear service brake

Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,884 miles

advise airbag light on

advise all four tyres upon eear bars recomend to be changed

advise slight wear started in the nearside and offside front droplinks

Fail 14 Jun 2008 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise airbag light on

advise all four tyres upon eear bars recomend to be changed

advise slight wear started in the nearside and offside front droplinks

Pass 31 May 2007 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

full plastic undertray fitted,access to view components nil

service indicator light is on

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,657 miles

full plastic under tray fitted, acess to view components limited

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 XMV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DK03 XMV, 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 XMV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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