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MF03 YPG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,338 mi
Last recorded134,338 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 YPG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 134,338 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel rusty

Fail 29 May 2019 134,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axel rusty

Pass 30 May 2018 132,427 miles

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

surface rust on rear axel and springs

Pass 23 May 2017 130,542 miles

surface rust all over and bushes slight cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 127,154 miles

General surface rust springs exhaust chassis

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

Fail 25 May 2016 127,154 miles

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

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

General surface rust springs exhaust chassis

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,275 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 124,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 121,566 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 121,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,846 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust slight;ly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 112,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust slight;ly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 100,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine cover insecure

Fail 17 May 2012 100,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine cover insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2011 86,674 miles

nearside rear disc corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2011 86,674 miles

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

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 75,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,211 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,309 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 42,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,750 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 YPG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YPG, 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 MF03 YPG registered?

MF03 YPG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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