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NJ03 YTF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,671 mi
Last recorded159,671 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 YTF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 159,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 159,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front upper strut bearing slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2018 129,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front upper strut bearing slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 95,219 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 95,219 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 82,135 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 82,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 77,171 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre has a deep cut on the tread pattern

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,757 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 70,967 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,655 miles

n sf fog light cracked †p.a.s pipe damp

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 YTF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ03 YTF, 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 YTF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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