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AD52 YWY

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,520 mi
Last recorded65,520 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YWY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,520 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

indicator stork insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

indicator stork insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,694 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 63,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,277 miles

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

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

indicator switch worn

Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,277 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,939 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,939 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre has cuts

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,807 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,807 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,565 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 30,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,703 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,677 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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AD52 YWY 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 57.9%.

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 AD52 YWY, 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 AD52 YWY registered?

AD52 YWY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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