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VE03 YZS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YZS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,060 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f brake pad wear wiring broken

wiring cut by filler neck o/s/r

Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,752 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,297 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,301 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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VE03 YZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE03 YZS, 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 VE03 YZS registered?

VE03 YZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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