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SF03 DBU

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,400 mi
Last recorded208,400 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DBU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 208,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 199,239 miles

Dip stick broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 199,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Dip stick broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 191,748 miles

Play in rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 2 Sep 2013 191,741 miles

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

Play in rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2012 181,700 miles

Emergence fuel filler cap fitted

Front brake pads worn low

Near side front tyre badly worn outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 171,783 miles

Near side wiper blade in poor condition

Slight play in near side front drop link

Fail 1 Sep 2011 171,783 miles

Near side wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in near side front drop link

Pass 26 Aug 2010 161,836 miles

Play in rear suspension bushes

Slight play near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 26 Aug 2010 161,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in rear suspension bushes

Slight play near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 6 Aug 2009 149,669 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 149,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 138,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 138,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,797 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,296 miles

damage to n/s wing mirror

n/s lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 5 Sep 2005 93,373 miles

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

advise indicator switch warn

Fail 5 Sep 2005 93,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise indicator switch warn

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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SF03 DBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SF03 DBU, 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 SF03 DBU registered?

SF03 DBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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