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DU03 VXW

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,339 mi
Last recorded229,339 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VXW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 229,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 215,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 205,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 205,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 189,106 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 189,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front abs ring broken

Pass 29 Sep 2008 174,384 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 174,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 150,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 130,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre just on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2006 122,711 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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DU03 VXW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

DU03 VXW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DU03 VXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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