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SK03 YSN

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

212,288 mi
Last recorded212,288 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 YSN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 212,288 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear quarters (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 205,551 miles

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

general under body corrosion

general under body corrosion

offside sill (by bottom of drivers door) rusting

Pass 30 Oct 2015 194,394 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 194,389 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 184,405 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 184,402 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank support struts rusting

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear sub-frame rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2013 171,273 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 171,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to rear pannel behind rear bumper

gaiter splitting on drivers side lower balljoint

genral underbody corrosion to vechile

play in passangers side front lower balljoint

slight play in both rear road wheels at stabilizer arms

Fail 10 Oct 2012 161,489 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 161,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 150,658 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 145,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 145,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 143,562 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 143,562 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 135,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres low tread on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Dec 2008 135,921 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres low tread on inner shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2007 109,580 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap lid / n/s/f bottom ball joint boot burst

Pass 11 Oct 2006 75,435 miles

fuel cap lever

Fail 10 Oct 2006 75,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

fuel cap lever

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 YSN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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