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T7 DVB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,034 mi
Last recorded90,034 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 DVB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 90,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,088 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,719 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 81,575 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel long.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside rear and number plate lamps. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 63,348 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,928 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,819 miles

Nearside Rear disc signs of corrosion

Offside Rear disc signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,427 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,427 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 44,420 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,987 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 35,376 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 31,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,458 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 28,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,772 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,772 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 19,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,165 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,147 miles

advise nearside mirror damaged

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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T7 DVB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T7 DVB, 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 T7 DVB registered?

T7 DVB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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