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YS03 UUW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,181 mi
Last recorded134,181 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 134,181 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover loose

indicators over cancel

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 17 May 2011 134,181 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

both number plate lights dim

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover loose

indicators over cancel

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 18 May 2010 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs inner faces

o/s handbrake outer cable covering splitting

oil leak from gearbox

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 18 May 2010 119,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs inner faces

o/s handbrake outer cable covering splitting

oil leak from gearbox

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 May 2009 106,033 miles

both front mudflaps broken

engine top and bottom covers fitted

engine top cover insecure

engine undershield broken

gamage to O/S/F door and lock

slight play N/S/R track control arm

slight split both front wiper blades

Fail 16 May 2009 106,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front mudflaps broken

engine top and bottom covers fitted

engine top cover insecure

engine undershield broken

gamage to O/S/F door and lock

slight play N/S/R track control arm

slight split both front wiper blades

Pass 21 May 2008 92,274 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 92,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

3x mud flaps dammaged/missing

corossion to exhaust system joints

dammage to o/s/f door lock

dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

full engine covers fitted

minor oil leak

mixed tyre speed rateing on vehicle

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour

slight play in n/s/r track control arm

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2007 73,564 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer and intermediate pipe

Pass 24 May 2006 57,412 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 57,412 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine style cover adrift,could foul power steering pump belt.

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 UUW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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