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H12 YFS

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,808 mi
Last recorded159,808 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 YFS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 159,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 150,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 150,590 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,676 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,886 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 134,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 127,566 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 127,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,152 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 118,890 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,185 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint giter split

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,466 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 102,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front/rear discs slightly rusted

o/s/reverse light lens broken

Pass 25 May 2010 91,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 77,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,853 miles

all 4 tyres low on tread

Pass 21 May 2007 50,371 miles

slight wear to off-side front lower ball joint and dust cover split.

Pass 18 May 2006 37,896 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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H12 YFS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H12 YFS, 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 H12 YFS registered?

H12 YFS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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