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YT03 UKR

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

297,881 mi
Last recorded297,881 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 297,881 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jun 2012 278,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 278,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 261,689 miles

some dampness around steering rack area- suspect power steering iol

Pass 9 Jun 2011 245,577 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 234,183 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 234,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2010 217,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 209,389 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 209,358 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 199,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 189,612 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 189,602 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 169,181 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 169,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 140,483 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 140,458 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 105,882 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,801 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UKR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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