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YC03 SSJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,536 mi
Last recorded146,536 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 SSJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 146,536 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 136,161 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 136,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,794 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 129,762 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 117,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 104,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 104,883 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,797 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 92,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 84,477 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 76,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,233 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,233 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,164 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

high travel to hand brake

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,389 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside wiper blade split.

offside front fog light broken.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,446 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 SSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

YC03 SSJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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