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YA52 VFY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

191,206 mi
Last recorded191,206 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VFY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 191,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 183,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 175,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 167,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 162,083 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 155,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 149,370 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 144,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 139,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 134,423 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 129,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 122,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 114,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 106,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 97,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 97,406 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 97,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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YA52 VFY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA52 VFY, 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 YA52 VFY registered?

YA52 VFY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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