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DG53 YDM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,320 mi
Last recorded157,320 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YDM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 157,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 154,199 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 154,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,168 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 138,167 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 146,446 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 146,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 121,983 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,946 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 117,942 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,222 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake disc`s corroded on the inside face

Fail 26 Mar 2012 115,222 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake disc`s corroded on the inside face

Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,783 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 104,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,330 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 99,322 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,477 miles

Airbag warning light is on.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,301 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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DG53 YDM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG53 YDM, 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 DG53 YDM registered?

DG53 YDM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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