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YF52 HYH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

163,746 mi
Last recorded163,746 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 HYH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 163,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 4.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Fail 26 Jan 2022 163,737 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe in front of front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe in front of front exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under covers fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 161,396 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Fail 26 Jan 2021 161,395 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tracking rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under covers fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 9 Jan 2020 159,066 miles

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 154,687 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some under cover components

Fail 8 Jan 2019 154,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Under covers fitted obscuring some under cover components

Pass 5 Jan 2018 149,525 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Fail 4 Jan 2018 149,522 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 7 Jan 2017 144,108 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under cover fitted obscuring some under cover components

Fail 6 Jan 2017 144,106 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under cover fitted obscuring some under cover components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 137,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2015 137,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 129,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 123,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 118,066 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 111,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 104,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 97,078 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 97,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 87,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 74,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,636 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 61,636 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,575 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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YF52 HYH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YF52 HYH, 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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YF52 HYH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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