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DY53 AMO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

274,270 mi
Last recorded274,270 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AMO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 274,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 269,851 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 269,851 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 264,623 miles

centre to rear exhaust has minor blow & corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 259,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 256,012 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread,

offside & nearside front antiroll bar links worn,

Pass 30 Nov 2009 245,544 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 245,270 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 226,840 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 225,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 201,725 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 201,422 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 180,306 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 178,899 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 156,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 133,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 133,521 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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DY53 AMO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY53 AMO, 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 DY53 AMO registered?

DY53 AMO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DY53 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 AMO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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