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DU03 CUV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 CUV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,014 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Both rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 103,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,899 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,892 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on driveshaft broken. (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 92,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,173 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front wiper blade slightly split at the ends

Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear silencer support strap broken

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear silencer support strap broken

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 48,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,596 miles

Flywheel noisy †

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 30,596 miles

Flywheel noisy †

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,606 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (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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DU03 CUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU03 CUV, 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 DU03 CUV registered?

DU03 CUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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