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MC03 DCE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,230 mi
Last recorded127,230 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 DCE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,230 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,223 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 116,716 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 28 Sep 2013 98,187 miles

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

Front brake disc worn low and corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,368 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc have surface corrosion

Handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,350 miles

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

Front and Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,817 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc

Corrosion on offside rear brake disc

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 68,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Corrosion on front brake disc

Corrosion on offside rear brake disc

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,581 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 61,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,124 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,233 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

kerb contact damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall.

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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MC03 DCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC03 DCE, 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 MC03 DCE registered?

MC03 DCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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