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DY03 UEU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,967 mi
Last recorded175,967 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 UEU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 175,967 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 170,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 164,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 158,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 149,196 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 142,826 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wipers starting to smear.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 142,826 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 137,820 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 137,799 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 127,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 123,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 104,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,076 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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DY03 UEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY03 UEU, 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 UEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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