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YS03 EWY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

158,161 mi
Last recorded158,161 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 EWY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 158,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 151,563 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Fail 10 May 2023 151,555 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 4 May 2022 145,121 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 138,245 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 138,243 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 132,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 15 May 2019 127,455 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 127,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,917 miles

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

n/s/f pads on 1.5mm min limit

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,837 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 114,837 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,475 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 90,612 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 84,351 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 77,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 69,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 61,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,764 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EWY 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 79.2%.

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 YS03 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

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

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