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MM03 YJA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,728 mi
Last recorded130,728 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 YJA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 129,326 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 129,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,650 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn smooth

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2008
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,283 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 46,283 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine cover loose

n/s & o/s front a/r/b drop links slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,482 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 36,349 miles

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

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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MM03 YJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MM03 YJA, 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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MM03 YJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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