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YR03 URT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 URT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion rear upper suspension arms

engine oil leaks

grease leak offside cv boot

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

signs of oil around power steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,530 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low reading

Offside Front outer cv boot grease leak

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

corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2019 116,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear brakes binding slightly /pads appear low

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,095 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

signs of oil around power steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2018 112,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

signs of oil around power steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,067 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 108,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring corrosion

both rear coil springs some corrosion

signs of oil around steering rack

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,359 miles

signs of oil around steering rack

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

signs of oil around steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,346 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 96,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,250 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 84,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,857 miles

some wear offside rear rose bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2011 77,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

some wear offside rear rose bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,150 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,934 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 66,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,054 miles

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

nail in rear o/s tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nail in rear o/s tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,004 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,004 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 URT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 URT, 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 URT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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