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SF03 DKM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 DKM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front strut top bearing sticking slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,203 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,420 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

offside front abs ring broken but warning lamp still follows correct sequence

offside front strut top bearing sticking

Fail 14 Apr 2011 73,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

offside front abs ring broken but warning lamp still follows correct sequence

offside front strut top bearing sticking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,131 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,732 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,702 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,016 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 26,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DKM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF03 DKM, 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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SF03 DKM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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