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YT03 JKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

163,794 mi
Last recorded163,794 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 163,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 163,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 159,577 miles

oil leak . slight play in steering. strut tops worn slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2017 159,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak . slight play in steering. strut tops worn slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 155,504 miles

slight play in strut top mountings

Fail 4 Feb 2016 155,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in strut top mountings

Pass 6 Mar 2015 152,194 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 152,194 miles

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

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

PLAY IN STRUT TOPS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 148,260 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 148,260 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Mar 2013 144,654 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 144,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 139,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 139,565 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 131,900 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 131,900 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 125,697 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 125,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009
Fail 9 Mar 2009

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

underbody underseald..

Pass 15 Feb 2008 112,285 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 113,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 107,604 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 107,604 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 102,500 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 JKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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