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YK03 XGA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,111 mi
Last recorded149,111 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 XGA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 147,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 147,912 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,539 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 143,415 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 138,089 miles

Front antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn but don't have any movement in bushes

oil leak around sump pan

rear hand brake cables rubbing against body

Fail 9 May 2017 138,089 miles

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

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

Front antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn but don't have any movement in bushes

oil leak around sump pan

rear hand brake cables rubbing against body

Pass 11 May 2016 130,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 130,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,144 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,577 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2012 92,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 82,297 miles

1 high level brake light out

Fail 26 Apr 2011 82,085 miles

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

one of high level bulbs inop rest operating ok

Pass 12 May 2010 72,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 61,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

one high level brake light bulb out

Fail 15 May 2009 61,112 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 50,240 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 38,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 38,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 28,071 miles

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

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 XGA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

YK03 XGA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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