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YM03 TUV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 152,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 152,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 143,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 123,277 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 123,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,634 miles

n/s/r outer pads appear low

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2018 114,634 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/r (top stabilizer bar ) ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r outer pads appear low

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,879 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r upper (top front ) susp stabilizer b/joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 106,879 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/r (top front ) susp stabilizer b/joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 35-40% o/s/r slightly slow (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r upper (top front ) susp stabilizer b/joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,312 miles

both rear thin (stabilzer arms have slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,312 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f aim too low/no clear image (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 50% (o/s/r lazy) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear thin (stabilzer arms have slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,339 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low in center

o/s/f top arb droplink has slight play

slight brake imbalance on rear brakes 8%

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,310 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 5 Mar 2012 84,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,516 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,946 miles

all brake disc,s corroded...

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 46,504 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)

nearside front tyre under inflated

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 TUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

YM03 TUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YM03 TUV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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