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DY03 NHD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 NHD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,011 miles

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

indicator stalk worn but operates correctly

Fail 18 Jan 2019 86,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

indicator stalk worn but operates correctly

slight oil leak on / around engine

Fail 17 Jan 2019 86,007 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

indicator stalk worn but operates correctly

slight oil leak on / around engine

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

noise on engine

Fail 10 Jan 2018 83,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

noise on engine

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,119 miles

indicator switch slightly worn but operating correctly

offside inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

offside wiper has slight split

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,118 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

indicator switch slightly worn but operating correctly

offside inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

offside wiper has slight split

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,829 miles

indicator control slightly worn

offside inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

slight blow on exhaust back box bracket

slight oil leak on gearbox/engine

Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

indicator control slightly worn

offside inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

slight blow on exhaust back box bracket

slight oil leak on gearbox/engine

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on engine

Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on engine

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on engine

Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on engine

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from engine

Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from engine

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,763 miles

noise on engine

Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

noise on engine

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,398 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,875 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 39,875 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 33,063 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 33,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,140 miles

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

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

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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DY03 NHD 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 56%.

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 DY03 NHD, 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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DY03 NHD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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