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YS03 GVG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,288 mi
Last recorded152,288 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 GVG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 152,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Lower sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,601 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 142,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 135,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 131,719 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 125,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 117,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 106,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 79,843 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 17,850 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 71,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,505 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 63,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,099 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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YS03 GVG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

YS03 GVG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 GVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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