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YU03 YHB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,202 mi
Last recorded203,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 203,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (part of system corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 187,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 175,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 175,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 162,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 150,078 miles

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

front & rear discs showing corrosion

front tyresworn on edges

under body & componants showing corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2015 150,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front & rear discs showing corrosion

front tyresworn on edges

under body & componants showing corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 138,782 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 138,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 127,929 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 127,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met pass standard[pads,disc;s h/brake cables required]

rear brakes not locking out

Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,620 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 112,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 96,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,278 miles

all 4 tyres starting to get low.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

front brakes starting to get low and discs corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,852 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 YHB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YU03 YHB, 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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YU03 YHB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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