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PE03 YZN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,376 mi
Last recorded45,376 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YZN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,376 miles

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

Offside front seatbelt stitching lightly frayed

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,571 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 38,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,594 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,594 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 33,511 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,407 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,480 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,480 miles

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

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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PE03 YZN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PE03 YZN, 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 PE03 YZN registered?

PE03 YZN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is PE03 YZN safe to buy?

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