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YV03 XLD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

199,913 mi
Last recorded199,913 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XLD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 199,913 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 199,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 195,854 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 195,851 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 192,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 192,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 188,900 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 188,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 181,778 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 181,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 178,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 178,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 168,103 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 168,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 160,610 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 160,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 128,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,692 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,922 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 96,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,441 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,533 miles

Noise on application of handbrake it is a double grunt. THIS DOES NQT AFFECT OPERATION OF REAR BRAKES

Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 20,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YV03 XLD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YV03 XLD, 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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YV03 XLD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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