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YB03 EZA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,250 mi
Last recorded155,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 EZA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 155,250 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake requires adjusting soon

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Fail 19 Jan 2022 155,248 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake requires adjusting soon

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,299 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in both rear horizontal links, and o/s/f roll bar link.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 139,295 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,946 miles

both front beam patterns poor

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 131,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front beam patterns poor

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,105 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 100,156 miles

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

air bag warning light on

both rear tyres on approx 3mm

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,706 miles

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 31 Jan 2013 90,706 miles

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

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

air bag light on

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,013 miles

air bag light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 74,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,679 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,351 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 65,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 45,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 38,766 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 EZA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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