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YG03 WEV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,518 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 87,514 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper fore most tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper fore most tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 4 Apr 2024 86,202 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,225 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 84,190 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,142 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,502 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,355 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,714 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,095 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,526 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,521 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,007 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 19,006 miles

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

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 WEV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YG03 WEV, 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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YG03 WEV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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