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YK03 VFX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,671 mi
Last recorded208,671 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 208,671 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 208,671 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 206,002 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 206,002 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 198,129 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 191,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 191,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 181,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 172,704 miles

brake pipes partially covered unable to check properly

horn has to be depressed hard to work but does work

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads low on both sides

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2010 172,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes partially covered unable to check properly

horn has to be depressed hard to work but does work

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads low on both sides

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 168,410 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

aims on limits

front number plate faded slightly

nearside front rear wishbone bush slightly perished

nearside rear tyre just on limit

pedal slightly spongy

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 145,720 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 145,341 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 117,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 96,576 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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YK03 VFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFX, 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 YK03 VFX registered?

YK03 VFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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