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DY53 WYV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WYV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,418 miles

Both O/S and N/S front inner w/arch plastic coulings getting abit loose (N/S also getting abit damaged)

Both rear p/brake outer cables getting abit worn at cable guide areas

Cut/tear at N/S/R tyre at outer sidewall area (NOT quite reaching ply/cords at time of test)

Fuel tank starting to get slight fuel dampness at O/S area (NOT wet at time of test)

Rear subframe getting abit corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,418 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning at dash stays ON (7.1.6 (a))

Both O/S and N/S front inner w/arch plastic coulings getting abit loose (N/S also getting abit damaged)

Both rear p/brake outer cables getting abit worn at cable guide areas

Cut/tear at N/S/R tyre at outer sidewall area (NOT quite reaching ply/cords at time of test)

Fuel tank starting to get slight fuel dampness at O/S area (NOT wet at time of test)

Rear subframe getting abit corroded

Slight wear starting at both front b/discs

Pass 7 Oct 2019 96,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,256 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,332 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 88,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front show signs of overheating, possibly binding when hot

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,395 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven low effort (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front show signs of overheating, possibly binding when hot

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,619 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

wipers torn on ends

Fail 5 Oct 2015 57,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

wipers torn on ends

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 48,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,385 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pas belt starting to perish

wipers torn on ends

Fail 25 Sep 2008 37,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pas belt starting to perish

wipers torn on ends

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,093 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

SOME CORROSION TO REAR DISC INNER SURFACES

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 WYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

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

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