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DU03 XLF

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 XLF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,652 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,652 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,523 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 43,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,753 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,753 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,362 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,982 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 21,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,323 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 XLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

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

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