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YS03 UUR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,270 mi
Last recorded174,270 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 174,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 174,208 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 174,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 173,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gases leaking from the centre section to the back box connection! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet slightly misaligned.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank damp.

fuel tank support brace corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 170,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 168,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 168,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 165,733 miles

Fuel tank has a light misting of diesel

Fail 18 Jun 2016 165,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Fuel tank has a light misting of diesel

Pass 27 Jun 2015 162,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 159,464 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 156,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 156,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 151,155 miles

outer caseings on parkbrake cables worn

Pass 11 Jun 2011 144,830 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 144,830 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 138,099 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 138,099 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 110,514 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 72,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,777 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 UUR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

YS03 UUR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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