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YB03 BGU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,196 mi
Last recorded190,196 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BGU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 190,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 190,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one rear to front yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nose on rear ?

Pass 3 Aug 2015 182,289 miles

Brake pedal slow to return to rest position after full application, system may require adjustment/repair

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

nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low on tread

offside front Tyre beginning to wear low on tread

Fail 1 Aug 2015 182,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pedal slow to return to rest position after full application, system may require adjustment/repair

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

nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low on tread

offside front Tyre beginning to wear low on tread

Pass 2 Aug 2014 175,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 175,718 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 171,296 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 170,506 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 170,506 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 160,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 152,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 147,964 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 147,964 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 135,511 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,574 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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YB03 BGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB03 BGU, 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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YB03 BGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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