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YM52 YJA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,792 mi
Last recorded91,792 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 YJA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 91,792 miles

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 91,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 85,318 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 79,249 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 73,898 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lights not working

Fail 13 Sep 2021 67,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lights not working

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,552 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,552 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,479 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,324 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,601 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces poor (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 66,601 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged broken (3.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 64,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 64,801 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,879 miles

front brake discs slighlty corroded

several minor chips in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various minor chips in screen

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,686 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,939 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres very low on tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,099 miles

Exhaust middle and rear sections rusted at joints, seams, flanges and hangers

Front brake discs worn low and rusted on edges of friction surfaces

Front number plate damaged

Rear brake discs rusted on friction surfaces

Rear brakes pulsating slightly in service

Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,763 miles

Both rear brake discs lightly scored and discoloured

Exhaust back box rusted around hanger bracket

Front and rear number plates damaged and degrading

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2006 27,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 27,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Both front tyres cut and damaged in tread area

Exhaust back box very rusty around support band

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

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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YM52 YJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YM52 YJA, 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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YM52 YJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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