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YT03 UFS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,365 mi
Last recorded141,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 UFS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 141,365 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 141,365 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,537 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Jul 2018 136,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 Jul 2017 130,558 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 130,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 124,194 miles

both rear tyres scrubbed off on inside edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tie rods play injoints

o/s washer weak

Pass 28 May 2015 118,835 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 111,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 102,887 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 102,887 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 93,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,697 miles

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

windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Fail 25 May 2011 86,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 May 2010 79,685 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,685 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 71,481 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 71,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 May 2008 64,542 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 64,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 57,452 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,161 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 53,161 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UFS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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