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RA53 DNY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,923 mi
Last recorded162,923 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 DNY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 162,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 157,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 157,892 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 152,829 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,738 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both tie rods. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both track control rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 149,737 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both tie rods. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both track control rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 146,962 miles

Centre exhaust leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 146,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 138,401 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both rear track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,685 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,277 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,277 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,072 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear outer tail light out

Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,072 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear outer tail light out

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,266 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 31,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,682 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA53 DNY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RA53 DNY, 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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RA53 DNY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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