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DU03 NUY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,872 mi
Last recorded194,872 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 194,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 188,978 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 184,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 178,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 169,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 160,316 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 160,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 150,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 150,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 130,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,847 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Mar 2008 114,847 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,060 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2006 78,853 miles

bonnet locking mechanism needs adjusting to pull bonnet down

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 NUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU03 NUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU03 NUY registered?

DU03 NUY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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