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FL53 YPO

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,737 mi
Last recorded229,737 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YPO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 229,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 209,853 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 186,820 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 141,773 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 103,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 102,950 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 102,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,110 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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FL53 YPO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL53 YPO, 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 FL53 YPO registered?

FL53 YPO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is FL53 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 YPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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