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YK03 FBW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,630 mi
Last recorded154,630 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 FBW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 154,630 miles

Central Lower play in lower engine stabilizer bush

fuel tank support tube corroded.

slight play in n/s tiebar upper rear

Fail 22 May 2018 154,629 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Lower play in lower engine stabilizer bush

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in area ofaxle tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank support tube corroded.

slight play in n/s tiebar upper rear

Pass 4 May 2017 140,168 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 139,925 miles

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Fail 4 May 2016 139,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 23 Dec 2014 125,456 miles

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Fail 23 Dec 2014 125,456 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Pass 11 Dec 2013 122,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 118,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 109,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs badly corroded/worn

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2011 108,992 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs badly corroded/worn

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

susphension springs should be replaced in pairs

Pass 4 Dec 2010 95,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both wiper blades split/worn

offside front ABS ring insecure on CV joint

Pass 18 Dec 2009 82,091 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 81,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,560 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front and rear discs corroded

pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,901 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 56,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,417 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YK03 FBW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YK03 FBW, 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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YK03 FBW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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