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AF53 YLP

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,753 mi
Last recorded147,753 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YLP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 147,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 147,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted tyre still holding pressure when inspected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 146,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad pins corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad pins corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rear mounting corroed still holding when inspected (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 146,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted tyre still holding pressure when inspected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad pins (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm has slight movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad piins (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm has slight movement in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box and rear mounting bracket corroding system still secure when inspected (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 143,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 140,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 138,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake effectiveness low

Pass 23 May 2018 135,824 miles

parking brake 13% locked

Pass 10 May 2017 133,576 miles

parking brake 14% locked

Pass 11 May 2016 131,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 127,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 123,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 117,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 110,644 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 110,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 103,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 103,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 95,940 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 88,119 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 81,472 miles

both rear brake discs quite pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 78,519 miles

testing in damp conditions

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,400 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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AF53 YLP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF53 YLP, 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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AF53 YLP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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