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YU03 SNK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,108 mi
Last recorded170,108 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 SNK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 170,108 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 170,108 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 152,018 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 151,988 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Lower registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 144,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 136,696 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake discs worn

advise slight play in n/s/r tie rod joint

Fail 8 Dec 2010 136,696 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front brake discs worn

advise slight play in n/s/r tie rod joint

Pass 16 Dec 2009 121,013 miles

advise both front and rear brake discs light pitted

Fail 16 Dec 2009 121,013 miles

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

advise both front and rear brake discs light pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2008 103,271 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 103,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,692 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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YU03 SNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YU03 SNK, 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 YU03 SNK registered?

YU03 SNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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