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DU03 XKM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

256,855 mi
Last recorded256,855 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 256,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 249,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 239,578 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 239,560 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 229,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 217,377 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 217,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 201,023 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 181,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 160,911 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 160,909 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 124,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 121,856 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 XKM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

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

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