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RO03 DPU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,432 mi
Last recorded120,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 DPU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 120,432 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,746 miles

front and rear no plate non standard fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 118,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear no plate non standard fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,599 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,991 miles

child seats fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 92,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seats fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,307 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 84,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,714 miles

all tyres very close to limit and worn on edges recommend replacement.

rear brake discs worn and scored.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres very close to limit and worn on edges recommend replacement.

rear brake discs worn and scored.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured.

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play.

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Mar 2014 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,056 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 57,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long travel in handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,939 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 40,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,702 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,216 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,046 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 25,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,626 miles

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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RO03 DPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RO03 DPU, 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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RO03 DPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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