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DU03 XJY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,215 mi
Last recorded173,215 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XJY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 173,215 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

slight play n/s/f drop link

slight play n/s/r link bar

Pass 28 Oct 2013 160,275 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 148,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 148,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 136,371 miles

Air bag lamp on

Damage to near side sill

Rear indicators bleached

Slight play in near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 10 Jun 2011 136,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag lamp on

Damage to near side sill

Front brake pads may be worn low

Rear indicators bleached

Slight play in near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 11 Jun 2010 126,846 miles

Engine cover damaged

Nearside rear secondary sidelamp (outer) not working

Oil leak

Slight damage to offside rear brake pipe

Slight play in offside rear track control arm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,533 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 115,533 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 101,215 miles

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Fail 13 Jun 2008 101,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front to rear exaust pipe in poor condition

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Pass 9 Jul 2007 87,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,599 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 57,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XJY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XJY, 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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DU03 XJY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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