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YA52 VGK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,749 mi
Last recorded149,749 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VGK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 149,749 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 145,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 141,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 137,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 132,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 128,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,704 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 118,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 118,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 116,166 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,830 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 105,127 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 105,127 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 101,094 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Very slight movement n/s/f droplink

Fail 19 Nov 2007 101,094 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Very slight movement n/s/f droplink

Pass 21 Nov 2006 94,564 miles

slight surface rust on all discs

Fail 21 Nov 2006 94,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight surface rust on all discs

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 VGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YA52 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

YA52 VGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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