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YR03 UDT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

244,635 mi
Last recorded244,635 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 UDT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 244,635 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake starting to bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

break pedal slow to return

engine covers obscuring components

power steering pipe starting to weep fluid

Pass 23 Mar 2016 232,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes after brake compensator incl metal part of flexi,s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 232,571 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes after brake compensator incl metal part of flexi,s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 218,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 204,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s number plate bulb lense missing

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 29 Mar 2014 204,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s number plate bulb lense missing

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 16 Mar 2013 189,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 189,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 175,937 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 175,882 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 162,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 149,888 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 149,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate craked advise

Pass 14 Apr 2009 137,476 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 137,476 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 120,619 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 120,619 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,056 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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YR03 UDT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR03 UDT, 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 UDT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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