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YU52 EBN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,018 mi
Last recorded165,018 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 EBN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 165,018 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 165,018 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 159,911 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 20 Jun 2020 156,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,478 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,060 miles

Brake slack adjuster damaged but not to excess (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 149,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 147,005 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 144,072 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 144,062 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Brake sensor wire (1.9.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 139,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 131,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 131,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 124,694 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 121,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 114,606 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 114,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 105,461 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 105,461 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 103,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 103,061 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 95,541 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 95,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 88,020 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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YU52 EBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YU52 EBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU52 EBN registered?

YU52 EBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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