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YS03 GXX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,148 mi
Last recorded159,148 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 159,148 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 159,147 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,373 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 145,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front discs worn

Rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 131,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,473 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,471 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,142 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 119,142 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole , centre pipe , rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted , seat belt cant be tested

Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing broken (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole , centre pipe , rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted , seat belt cant be tested

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,401 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r plastic wheel arch adrift

Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,605 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,571 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded, but still adequatly supported.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,576 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,862 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 76,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 68,789 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

REAR BRAKES DISCS WORN.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END.

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 GXX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GXX, 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 GXX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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