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YP52 VPL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,568 mi
Last recorded189,568 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 VPL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 189,568 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 189,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc heavily scored & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 179,689 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 179,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 175,435 miles

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

Offside Front foglamp damaged [all sharp edges protected]

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 16 Aug 2016 172,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 195/65/15 +91V (4.1.E.1)

O/s & N/s front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread

O/s & N/s parking brake cables [outer casings badly chafed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 171,995 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt centre seatbelt, centre row (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 195/65/15 +91V (4.1.E.1)

O/s & N/s front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread

O/s & N/s parking brake cables [outer casings badly chafed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 165,687 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 165,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 149,935 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 149,935 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 135,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 121,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,186 miles

customer removed centre rear seat belt

Fail 10 Jun 2010 89,186 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

service warning light on dash

undertray insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,697 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 51,511 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 51,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 35,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,838 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,985 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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YP52 VPL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP52 VPL, 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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YP52 VPL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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