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YG03 VCM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,422 mi
Last recorded138,422 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 VCM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 138,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,181 miles

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

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 132,173 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on discs.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,037 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,863 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 101,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Oct 2012 91,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,966 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,664 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,723 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,723 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,329 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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YG03 VCM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG03 VCM, 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 YG03 VCM registered?

YG03 VCM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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