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SH03 YTA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,645 mi
Last recorded163,645 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YTA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 163,645 miles

Both front brake pad sensor wires broken

Both front brakes have slight bind

Both rear (top tie rod) ball joints have slight free play

Both side repeaters are discolouring

Fuel tank support brace is corroded

Nearside front inner road wheel has slight damage

Offside front indicator is discolouring

Offside front link arm ball joint has slight free play

Offside front track rod end has slight free play

Rear brake discs are pitted

Rear registration plate is becoming unstuck

Fail 23 Feb 2017 163,645 miles

Both front brake pad sensor wires broken

Both front brakes have slight bind

Both rear (top tie rod) ball joints have slight free play

Both side repeaters are discolouring

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel tank support brace is corroded

Nearside front inner road wheel has slight damage

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front indicator is discolouring

Offside front link arm ball joint has slight free play

Offside front track rod end has slight free play

Rear brake discs are pitted

Rear registration plate is becoming unstuck

Pass 18 Feb 2016 160,735 miles

Both front brake pad sensor wires broken

Both rear tyres are bald on edges

Both side repeaters discolored

Clutch pedal anti slip worn

Indicator stalk becoming worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play

Offside front steering arm has slight free play

Rear parking brake requires service or repair

STRONG ADVISE - Fuel tank supporting strap heavily corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 160,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Both front brake pad sensor wires broken

Both rear tyres are bald on edges

Both side repeaters discolored

Clutch pedal anti slip worn

Indicator stalk becoming worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing has free play

Offside front steering arm has slight free play

STRONG ADVISE - Fuel tank supporting strap heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 155,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 155,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 150,776 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 144,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 139,468 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 127,914 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2010 127,897 miles

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2009 122,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 91,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 91,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,432 miles

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

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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SH03 YTA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SH03 YTA, 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 SH03 YTA registered?

SH03 YTA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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