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YM03 TOA

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,058 mi
Last recorded251,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 TOA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 251,058 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 210,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 180,386 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 180,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 178,839 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f anti-roll bar link has play (may need replacing soon)

o/s/f lower ball joint has play (may need replacing soon)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 162,557 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 133,285 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 133,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,364 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 94,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 TOA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

YM03 TOA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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