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FY53 DVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,567 mi
Last recorded136,567 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 DVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack arm

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight blow from flex pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2018 121,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 19 May 2017 120,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear slight bind

slight blow from front flex pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2016 116,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,875 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 112,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rearbox heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 105,990 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 105,987 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,864 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,703 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop

Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,703 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,313 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,313 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 128,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 128,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,836 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,425 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 52,425 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,168 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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FY53 DVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY53 DVJ, 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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FY53 DVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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