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YS03 EXE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,662 mi
Last recorded112,662 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 EXE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 108,799 miles

Front discs lipping

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs have light corrosion on face

front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly

Fail 3 May 2018 108,799 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front discs lipping

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear discs have light corrosion on face

front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,391 miles

corrosion to n/s/r road spring

corrosion to rear brake discs

slight play in both rear track control arms

Pass 26 Apr 2016 101,825 miles

Condensation in N/S/R lamp and O/S/F foglamp units.

Full engine covers fitted.

Indicators over cancelling.

Mixed tyre speed ratings.

N/S/F indicator and O/S side repeater showing small amount of white light.

Perishing to O/S/F tyre and worn on edges.

Play in both rear track control arms.

Slight dampness around PAS resevoir.

Pass 5 May 2015 97,390 miles

Condensation in O/S/F foglamp unit.

Full engine covers fitted and top cover insecure.

Mixed tyre speed ratings.

Perishing to O/S/R tyre and worn close to legal limit.

Slight dampness around PAS resevoir.

Slight play in both front seat backrests.

Slight play in both rear track control arms.

Pass 1 May 2014 92,472 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Condensation in O/S/F foglamp unit.

Front wipers smearing.

Full engine covers fitted.

Minor oil leak.

O/S/R, N/S/F and O/S side repeaters all slightly white in colour.

Slight chaffing to both handbrake cable outer casings.

Slight perishing to all tyres.

Very slight play in both rear track control arms.

Pass 2 May 2013 88,188 miles

o/s driveshaft abs ring gear cracked

Pass 17 May 2012 84,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 80,345 miles

condensation in both front fog lights

corossion to exhaust system joints

indicator switch faulty

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Fail 21 May 2010 74,674 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

condensation in both front fog lights

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to rear brake discs on outer edges

full engine covers fitted

indecator switch faulty

minor oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade begining to split

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 21 May 2010 74,674 miles

condensation in both front fog lights

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to rear brake discs on outer edges

full engine covers fitted

indecator switch faulty

minor oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade begining to split

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 21 May 2009 69,101 miles

condensation in off side front fog lamp

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear silencer to inter pipe joint

near side washer jet not hitting screen

tow bar covering part off number plate still readable

Fail 21 May 2009 69,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in off side front fog lamp

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear silencer to inter pipe joint

near side washer jet not hitting screen

tow bar covering part off number plate still readable

Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,362 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,766 miles

nearside front seatbelt not locking when pulled forward (not all the time)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 EXE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EXE, 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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YS03 EXE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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