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YT03 JHZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

223,895 mi
Last recorded223,895 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 JHZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 223,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working intermittent fault on switch (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to nearside rear at connector block (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight nearside / offside macferson strut top bearings siezed (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside / offside to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

general under body corrosion

nearside washer jet not emitting washer fluid

oil leak (engine)

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 8 May 2017 221,462 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracking in tread pattern

Fail 8 May 2017 221,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre has cracking in tread pattern

Pass 22 Apr 2016 217,738 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 217,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 213,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre splitting between tread pattern

Fail 27 Apr 2015 213,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre splitting between tread pattern

Pass 1 May 2014 201,357 miles

Poor image nearside head light

Fail 1 May 2014 201,357 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Poor image nearside head light

Puncture nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2013 191,354 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 181,318 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 181,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 164,846 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 154,150 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 138,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 138,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 125,894 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 111,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,170 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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YT03 JHZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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