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MA03 YPT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018
Fail 10 Jan 2018 173,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 147,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 129,960 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

incorrect washers fitted to near rear upper suspension arm mounting bolt

Fail 3 Apr 2014 129,955 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

noise from offside rear brake when wheel rotated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 100,887 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

UNDERTRAY INSECURE

Fail 9 Feb 2011 91,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,295 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 77,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,615 miles

wipers could be better

Fail 5 Mar 2009 64,615 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

wipers could be better

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,221 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 52,221 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,562 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 YPT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MA03 YPT, 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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MA03 YPT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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