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OY03 DXZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,541 mi
Last recorded122,541 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 DXZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 122,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 115,144 miles

anti roll bar links rubber boots deteriorating

hand brake reading onoff side poor

Fail 3 May 2016 115,109 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

anti roll bar links rubber boots deteriorating

hand brake reading onoff side poor

Pass 5 May 2015 107,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 102,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 96,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 85,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,105 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 76,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,569 miles

front brake pads are ON LIMITS discs have a slight lip

Fail 17 Aug 2009 71,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake pads are ON LIMITS discs have a slight lip

Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,661 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 60,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 49,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 33,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,244 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OY03 DXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OY03 DXZ, 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 OY03 DXZ registered?

OY03 DXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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