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MD03 YKB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,911 mi
Last recorded168,911 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 YKB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 168,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 168,906 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 156,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 145,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise new wiper blades

Fail 4 Aug 2015 145,361 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise new wiper blades

Pass 6 Aug 2014 133,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 122,685 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 122,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 111,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,038 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,038 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,315 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,510 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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MD03 YKB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 MD03 YKB, 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 MD03 YKB registered?

MD03 YKB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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