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YS03 BXF

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,508 mi
Last recorded171,508 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 BXF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 171,508 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 164,836 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 159,464 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2014 147,416 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 16 Jun 2014 147,416 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 29 May 2013 135,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 116,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,092 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover loose

play in offside of steering rack

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,341 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,114 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,444 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YS03 BXF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YS03 BXF, 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 YS03 BXF registered?

YS03 BXF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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