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YB03 WXH

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WXH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,552 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,914 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,914 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,134 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,895 miles

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

rear brake discs slighty rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2009 45,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear brake discs slighty rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,998 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 WXH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WXH, 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 YB03 WXH registered?

YB03 WXH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 WXH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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