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YSU 146

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,263 mi
Last recorded101,263 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 146
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 100,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 97,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,762 miles

Front brake pad warning wires broken

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 93,762 miles

Front brake pad warning wires broken

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,836 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,804 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,194 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 43,199 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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YSU 146 is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSU 146, 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 YSU 146 registered?

YSU 146 is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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