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AD52 YYB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,694 mi
Last recorded82,694 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YYB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,726 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,195 miles

Front suspension nearside bottom ball joint rubber boot deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2011 47,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 38,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,508 miles

Rear brake disc corroded at inner surface.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,381 miles

Front brake pads low.

Headlamp protectors fitted.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,379 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads low.

Headlamp protectors fitted.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,501 miles

near side of front bumper insecure

windscreen wipers split at ends

Fail 12 Jan 2007 28,501 miles

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

near side of front bumper insecure

windscreen wipers split at ends

Pass 19 Jan 2006 26,271 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 26,269 miles

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

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 YYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD52 YYB, 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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AD52 YYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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