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YE03 SYB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,922 mi
Last recorded58,922 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SYB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,197 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 50,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,008 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 37,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,732 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,738 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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YE03 SYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE03 SYB, 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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YE03 SYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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