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FY03 DWX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,405 mi
Last recorded205,405 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DWX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 205,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 205,400 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 202,972 miles

oil leaks

park brake performance only just met

underbody corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2019 202,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front steering rack inner joint has significant play, recommend replacement

oil leaks

park brake performance only just met

underbody corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2018 198,869 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside steering rack inner joint has significant play

underbody corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2018 198,867 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside steering rack inner joint has significant play

underbody corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 194,206 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside steering rack inner joint has play

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2017 194,206 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside steering rack inner joint has play

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 188,403 miles

coolant level warning on

Fail 14 Jul 2016 188,399 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

coolant level warning on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 181,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 173,005 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 165,220 miles

exhaust blue smoke on acceleration

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 165,215 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust blue smoke on acceleration

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 157,414 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 157,414 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 148,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 139,495 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 139,495 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 130,502 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 122,557 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Fail 30 Jun 2008 122,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

emissions not checked due to exhaust rear silencer not connected to centre silencer

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2007 113,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 101,173 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 101,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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FY03 DWX 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 60%.

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 FY03 DWX, 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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FY03 DWX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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