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YR03 NXX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

260,074 mi
Last recorded260,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 NXX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 260,074 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 259,594 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 249,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to rust - heavily greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle body and chassis has onset of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 243,861 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Aim image is poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 236,571 miles

oil leak

rear suspension bed and components rusting

Pass 2 Aug 2016 231,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Oil leak ()

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 223,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 213,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 206,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

window screen damage outside of drivers view of road

Pass 3 Aug 2012 201,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 201,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

both f/brakes binding slighty

both r/b/discs corroded

n/s wiper split at end

r/exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 196,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 187,752 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc,s slightly worn inner edges (next brake service)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 177,395 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear nos plate slight water ingress

Pass 8 Jul 2008 165,520 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Jul 2008 165,469 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Jul 2007 151,784 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 139,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 136,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs worn

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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YR03 NXX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR03 NXX, 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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YR03 NXX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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