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YA52 VGL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,634 mi
Last recorded170,634 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 170,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 170,631 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 162,160 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 162,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 152,173 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 152,171 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 140,559 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear disc rusted and pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 140,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear disc rusted and pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 129,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,871 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,958 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 101,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 83,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 82,763 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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 VGL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA52 VGL, 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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YA52 VGL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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