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GY53 PXR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 PXR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 138,100 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 136,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,776 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge going out of shape

Fail 12 Aug 2021 133,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge going out of shape

Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,548 miles

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,840 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 125,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 123,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,516 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 121,514 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 116,692 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,688 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in nearside front tyre and tread fading on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front pad sensor wire broken

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 113,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside front pad sensor wire broken

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 105,456 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

High level stop light not fully illuminating

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,065 miles

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

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

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

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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GY53 PXR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY53 PXR, 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 GY53 PXR registered?

GY53 PXR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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