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YT03 JHY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

234,272 mi
Last recorded234,272 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 JHY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 234,272 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 234,257 miles

Emissions not tested back box is not connected (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd to rear (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 225,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

parking brake only just meets required efficiency braking system may require adjustment or repair

rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2016 225,288 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

parking brake only just meets required efficiency braking system may require adjustment or repair

rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 216,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 216,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 202,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 202,813 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 189,134 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 188,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 174,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 174,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 161,093 miles

Alternator belt fraying.

Directional indicator switch has slight weare.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 149,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 136,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 136,223 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 124,784 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 124,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 108,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,057 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 81,057 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 80,717 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YT03 JHY 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 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 YT03 JHY, 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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YT03 JHY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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