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FL53 YSA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,503 mi
Last recorded134,503 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YSA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 134,503 miles

hole n/s/r light lens

n/s/f tyre close to 2mm

slight play both rear suspension ball joints as marked

stone chips zone a and b ok

wear onboth edges o/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 134,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

hole n/s/r light lens

n/s/f tyre close to 2mm

slight play both rear suspension ball joints as marked

stone chips zone a and b ok

wear onboth edges o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2012 134,129 miles

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

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

hole n/s/r lamp lens

n/s/f tyre clopse to2mm

slight play rear suspension ball joints both sides marked

stone chips zone a and zone b ok

wear on both edges o/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2012 134,095 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid below max

hole n/s/r lamp lens

n/s/f tyre clopse to2mm

slight play rear suspension ball joints both sides marked

stone chips zone a and zone b ok

wear on both edges o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 121,988 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 121,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 108,724 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine rattle at idle

Fail 10 Mar 2010 108,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine rattle at idle

Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 70,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 49,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 47,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 YSA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FL53 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

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

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