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LX03 DKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DKV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,633 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,854 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Hand brake low reading may require adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,888 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,719 miles

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

Middle exhaust clamp loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,216 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,216 miles

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

all brake disc badly corroded advise replacement as soon as possible

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,368 miles

Front brake discs are pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs are pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,379 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 48,378 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 33,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,485 miles

1.BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE ON 3.0mm †. (LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm)

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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LX03 DKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX03 DKV, 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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What year was LX03 DKV registered?

LX03 DKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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