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WF53 YSJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,360 mi
Last recorded181,360 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YSJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 181,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed. Suspect mechanism stuck due to incorrect stowage when seat back lowered and raised. (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested Exhaust does not exit vehicle due to rear silencer failure. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Rear silencer under boot floor broken away from centre exhaust section. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Both in arch pad sensor wiring looms cut.

MIL indicates fault. Recommend investigation and repair.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre. 3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Spring upper attachment bearing stiff causing spring to 'bounce' when turning. Recommend repair.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded, no protrusions due to corrosion. Recommend repair or replacement.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 174,074 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 174,074 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2c)

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 160,911 miles

Both rear discs corroded

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 160,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear discs corroded

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 150,556 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 150,556 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 150,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE VEHICLE STILL REQUIRES EMISSIONS TEST AS UNABLE TO GET READINGS WITH THE SYSTEM IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has minor damage to the sidewall area of the tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 128,843 miles

Rear tyres low

Front Brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2014 128,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pads low

Rear tyres low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 121,586 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear tie rod bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet catch stiff and may need servicing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,355 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded & blowing slightly.nsr tyre on legal limit.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,509 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,652 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 43,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 32,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,139 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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WF53 YSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WF53 YSJ, 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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WF53 YSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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