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YC03 HWD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 HWD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,766 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% caliper sticking (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,553 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank brackets slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,047 miles

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

front and rear subframe slightiy corroded

fuel tank brackets corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front and rear subframe slightiy corroded

fuel tank brackets corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,373 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 53,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,014 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,134 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 HWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

YC03 HWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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