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FE03 YVS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YVS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 115,053 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 106,213 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 96,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,697 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,181 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn/corroded on inner faces

nearside front indicator bulb is slightly showing white light

rear brake discs have corroded/pitted surfaces

Fail 9 Feb 2012 79,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are slightly worn/corroded on inner faces

nearside front ABS wiring insecure

nearside front indicator bulb is slightly showing white light

rear brake discs have corroded/pitted surfaces

Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,538 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside front indicator bulb slightly showing white light

Nearside rear indicator bulb slightly showing white light

Offside handbrake cable (outer casing) has worn through

Offside rear indicator bulb slightly showing white light

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,538 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside front indicator bulb slightly showing white light

Nearside rear indicator bulb slightly showing white light

Offside handbrake cable (outer casing) has worn through

Offside rear indicator bulb slightly showing white light

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,005 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 69,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,925 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,774 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,774 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,592 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FE03 YVS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 FE03 YVS, 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 FE03 YVS registered?

FE03 YVS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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