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MF03 YOT

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,902 mi
Last recorded178,902 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 YOT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 178,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 173,511 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2021 163,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

light switch slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2021 163,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

light switch slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,270 miles

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

light switch slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

light switch slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,700 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded and worn on inside surface

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,100 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears rusty (3.5.1i)

indicator switch slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,234 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 121,324 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,881 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 113,683 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,264 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 107,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,825 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator/light stalk slightly worn

Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,825 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator/light stalk slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear discs slightly corroded

indicator switch slightly faulty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,648 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 77,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,951 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,443 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 59,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,672 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 51,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,794 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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MF03 YOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MF03 YOT, 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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MF03 YOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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