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DY53 WYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

270,651 mi
Last recorded270,651 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WYJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2012 270,651 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 245,699 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 218,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 190,483 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

drivers seat has slight movement

Pass 30 Sep 2008 166,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 140,062 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 107,581 miles

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

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 WYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

DY53 WYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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