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YC03 CWJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

246,759 mi
Last recorded246,759 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 CWJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 246,759 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 246,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 240,355 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 232,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 224,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 219,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 212,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 202,486 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 202,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 193,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 180,240 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 180,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 166,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 140,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 126,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 112,065 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,302 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 83,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 68,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,361 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,205 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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YC03 CWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC03 CWJ, 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 YC03 CWJ registered?

YC03 CWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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