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YN52 OFX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 OFX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Apr 2014 77,844 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,990 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,990 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover loose

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front tyres low on edges but pass due to tread design

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2012 59,746 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover loose

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Front tyres low on edges but pass due to tread design

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,356 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre close to the limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre close to the limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,511 miles

exhaust starting to corrode around rear joint

horn button temperamental on one side of steering wheel

rear tyres on about 2-3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,897 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Feb 2009 52,897 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,874 miles

nearside headlamp damp

possible slight brake judder from front brakes

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 4 Feb 2008 48,874 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp damp

possible slight brake judder from front brakes

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,612 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Feb 2007 43,612 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,992 miles

Engine top cover insecure †Engine mountings worn †Significant Crack in windscreen zone B †Front discs badly lipped †

Fail 27 Jan 2006 36,992 miles

Engine top cover insecure †Engine mountings worn †Significant Crack in windscreen zone B †Front discs badly lipped †

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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YN52 OFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YN52 OFX, 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 YN52 OFX registered?

YN52 OFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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