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MA03 YDW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,134 mi
Last recorded159,134 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 YDW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 159,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 152,353 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 144,975 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 144,975 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 141,961 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 141,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,590 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,342 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,221 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

noise on engine, suspect alternator.

o/s/r disc face corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,221 miles

noise on engine, suspect alternator.

o/s/r disc face corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,714 miles

Exhaust corroded(no leaks)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,714 miles

Exhaust corroded(no leaks)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,308 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 62,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,829 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,303 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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MA03 YDW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MA03 YDW, 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 MA03 YDW registered?

MA03 YDW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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