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VF03 YRS

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

233,844 mi
Last recorded233,844 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YRS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 233,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill hole 18 " long (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 1/2 mm and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some corrosion in places under vehicle

Pass 13 May 2022 225,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some corrosion in places under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2021 214,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2021 214,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorating

unable to test both front wheel bearings due to both binding

Pass 4 May 2020 205,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres out of shape

rear exhaust rubber missing but not insecure

Fail 1 May 2020 205,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres out of shape

rear exhaust rubber missing but not insecure

Pass 3 May 2019 195,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 4 May 2018 186,736 miles

handbrake performance 16%

Pass 9 May 2017 177,681 miles

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

handbrake performance 16%

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2016 168,043 miles

some noise from both rear brakes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 168,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some noise from both rear brakes

Pass 6 May 2015 158,330 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 May 2014 145,619 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating at rear joint

Pass 23 Apr 2013 132,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,449 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 107,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 91,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2008 58,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,071 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,659 miles

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

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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VF03 YRS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VF03 YRS, 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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VF03 YRS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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