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FG03 YJT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

332,858 mi
Last recorded332,858 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YJT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 332,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 320,110 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 323,608 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering wheel bearing slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2017 323,067 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2016 316,612 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 310,455 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 310,454 miles

Centre Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 300,292 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 300,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Outer Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 291,915 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 150,102 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 137,637 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 137,613 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Apr 2008 122,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 122,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 4 May 2007 109,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 96,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 96,190 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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FG03 YJT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG03 YJT, 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 FG03 YJT registered?

FG03 YJT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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