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SK03 YSE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,223 mi
Last recorded161,223 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 YSE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 161,223 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 161,183 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021
Fail 30 Sep 2021 146,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,844 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 136,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,396 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 107,395 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 106,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,122 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,520 miles

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

rear discs pitted

superficial cracking to osr tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2012 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

superficial cracking to osr tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2011 82,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,164 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake disc inner surfaces rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,808 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,165 miles

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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SK03 YSE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SK03 YSE, 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 SK03 YSE registered?

SK03 YSE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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