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CE03 YSM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,034 mi
Last recorded183,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YSM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 183,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 182,933 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 175,025 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 167,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 157,517 miles

advise slight deteriation to both rear lower hub assembly bushes at time of test

advise slight deteriation to steering wheel mounted indicator control stalk at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 150,324 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 126,773 miles

front fog light is damaged

front number plate is damaged

o/s/r tyre is on legal limit

service ligh is on

Fail 16 May 2012 126,773 miles

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

front fog light is damaged

front number plate is damaged

o/s/r tyre is on legal limit

service ligh is on

Pass 14 May 2011 100,718 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

o/s front fog light damaged

service due in 400 miles

Fail 12 May 2010 70,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

o/s front fog light cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 70,038 miles

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

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

o/s front fog light cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 50,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s rear door trim insecure

Fail 18 May 2009 50,868 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s rear door trim insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2008 42,967 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,370 miles

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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CE03 YSM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE03 YSM, 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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CE03 YSM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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