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YH03 VFU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,535 mi
Last recorded177,535 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 VFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 177,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 171,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 171,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 164,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 161,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 155,632 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 155,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 150,255 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 147,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 129,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 129,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 113,377 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 113,373 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,047 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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YH03 VFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YH03 VFU, 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 YH03 VFU registered?

YH03 VFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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