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YM03 GFY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 GFY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,315 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 127,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,147 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 119,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,427 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads low-front brake discs corroded-front anti roll bar links hae slight play-o/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated+ covered in grease-n/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate-both rear tyres on limit

rear suspension arms have slight play-rear brake discs slightly corroded-rear brake pads low-o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 3 May 2012 95,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 92,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 86,612 miles

OSR Tyre side Wall Slightly Worn.

Rear Reg No Plat Slightly Worn.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 86,612 miles

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

OSR Tyre side Wall Slightly Worn.

Rear Reg No Plat Slightly Worn.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,022 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,022 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,442 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,018 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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YM03 GFY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM03 GFY, 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 YM03 GFY registered?

YM03 GFY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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