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YG03 XEM

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,418 mi
Last recorded70,418 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 XEM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,418 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers seat slightly insecure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

pipe to power steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2010 70,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

drivers seat slightly insecure

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

pipe to power steering rack slightly leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2009 62,278 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,278 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,410 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,785 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 43,785 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2006 32,583 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 XEM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

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

Is YG03 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 XEM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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