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NJ03 YSW

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

356,439 mi
Last recorded356,439 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 YSW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 356,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Apr 2014 356,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Oct 2013 345,672 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 345,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 331,446 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 331,333 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 316,880 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 316,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 303,454 miles

offside front fog light missing & nearside front fog light taped over

Fail 2 Apr 2012 303,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake and Clutch pedal rubbers split

Exhaust rubber incorrectly fitted & system hitting underside of vehicle

offside front fog light missing & nearside front fog light taped over

slight oil leak from engine oil cooler

Pass 7 Oct 2011 287,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight distortion

power steering belt tentioner misalined

Fail 29 Sep 2011 286,646 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight distortion

power steering belt tentioner misalined

Pass 19 Apr 2011 269,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The air bag light is on the dash

The battery is insecure

The handbrake cable locking nut is insecure

The lower rear engine mounting has slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2011 269,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

The handbrake cable locking nut is insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

The abs wire n/s/front is insecure

The air bag light is on the dash

The battery is insecure

The lower rear engine mounting has slight play

The n/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Oct 2010 250,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front discs wearing thin

power steering belt tentioner missalined

Fail 14 Oct 2010 249,642 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front discs wearing thin

power steering belt tentioner missalined

Pass 14 Oct 2009 202,289 miles

GEARBOX LEAKING OIL

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 169,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 169,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 169,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 154,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 131,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 101,108 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2006 101,108 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NJ03 YSW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NJ03 YSW, 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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NJ03 YSW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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