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KD03 DXB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,896 mi
Last recorded186,896 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 DXB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 186,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 165,828 miles

play nearside rear tie bar ball joint

Fail 17 Jun 2016 178,215 miles

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

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

play nearside rear tie bar ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2015 170,215 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 24 Jun 2015 170,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 163,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 163,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 154,176 miles

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut on the tread

Fail 2 Jul 2013 154,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut on the tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 144,430 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 144,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear brake disc worn and scored

slight split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 22 Jun 2011 132,316 miles

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

front registration plate some damage

Pass 22 Jun 2011 132,316 miles

front registration plate some damage

Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,830 miles

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

slight damage offside mirror

Fail 2 Jul 2010 116,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight damage offside mirror

Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,039 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2009 97,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,809 miles

N/S/F tyre low tread

N/S/F wiper split

O/S/F tyre low tread

O/S/F wiper split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 52,304 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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KD03 DXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KD03 DXB, 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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KD03 DXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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