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YT03 UNK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,133 mi
Last recorded144,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 144,133 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 105,496 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,496 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces .

top engine cover insecure .

Fail 3 Jan 2012 79,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag light on .

front brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces .

top engine cover insecure .

Fail 17 Dec 2010 73,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 73,262 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,998 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 60,043 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,479 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 54,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,457 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 UNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNK, 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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What year was YT03 UNK registered?

YT03 UNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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