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YM03 UBY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,890 mi
Last recorded224,890 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 224,890 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rods both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 224,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rods both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 209,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 190,924 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 190,363 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion light lense (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 165,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,442 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 143,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 143,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 135,521 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 135,521 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 127,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 127,902 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 118,908 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 113,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 101,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

on application of rear brakes on RBT, a grinding noise was heard, but a clear view to locate fault could not be carried out.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 101,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

on application of rear brakes on RBT, a grinding noise was heard, but a clear view to locate fault could not be carried out.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,165 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 86,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,710 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 UBY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YM03 UBY, 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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YM03 UBY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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