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DK03 XMX

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,420 mi
Last recorded136,420 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 136,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,927 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 131,899 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,418 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 120,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 120,745 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2013 116,794 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 113,435 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 113,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 108,811 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 108,811 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 102,765 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,694 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,694 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,204 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 45,204 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,008 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 31,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XMX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

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

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