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YS03 GYB

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,009 mi
Last recorded250,009 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 250,009 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 249,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 245,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 242,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 241,057 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 225,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 225,467 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 208,486 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 208,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 197,666 miles

Oil leak

both outersills slightly damaged

front brake disc slightly worn

front number plate requires attention soon

indicator stalk requires attention soon

rear number plate requires attention soon

Pass 3 Nov 2010 189,986 miles

both front fog lights damaged

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 3 Nov 2010 189,986 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both front fog lights damaged

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2009 173,195 miles

both front fog lights broken

nearside rear number plate light dim

Fail 3 Nov 2009 173,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front fog lights broken

nearside rear number plate light dim

Pass 23 Oct 2008 154,461 miles

both front fog light lens damaged

front brake imbalance requires attention soon

front brake pads wearing thin

horn switch requires attention soon

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and has a nail in it

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 14 Oct 2008 154,445 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front fog light lens damaged

front brake imbalance requires attention soon

front brake pads wearing thin

horn switch requires attention soon

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and has a nail in it

oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 29 Sep 2007 126,490 miles

centre seat belt detatched

footbrake performance on lower limit

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

nearside wiper blade slightly perished

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 3 Oct 2006 100,450 miles

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

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

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 GYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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