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YL03 BCY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,938 mi
Last recorded109,938 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BCY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank damp

parking brake poor

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank damp

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,720 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 102,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,943 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,718 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,718 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,125 miles

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

Nearside washer poor

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,411 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,722 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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YL03 BCY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YL03 BCY, 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 YL03 BCY registered?

YL03 BCY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is YL03 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 BCY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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