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DU03 XLK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,372 mi
Last recorded115,372 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

both front strut top mounts noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2024 115,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

both front strut top mounts noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 103,553 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,577 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 96,574 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top strut top mount is slightly worn

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv boot is slightly perrished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,305 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,826 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,251 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,000 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,572 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,101 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,946 miles

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

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 XLK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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