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HY53 YTL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,256 mi
Last recorded189,256 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YTL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 189,256 miles

advise o/s/f side lightly dim

Pass 25 Oct 2013 181,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 167,211 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded\nsr tyre inner tread wear and flat spotted\rear brake discs worn and corroded\rear brakes slightly imbalanced

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 May 2012 167,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded\nsr tyre inner tread wear and flat spotted\rear brake discs worn and corroded\rear brakes slightly imbalanced

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Dec 2010 152,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 152,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 142,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 130,737 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 116,658 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

airbag light staying on

Fail 17 Oct 2007 116,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 7 Sep 2006 101,024 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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HY53 YTL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY53 YTL, 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 HY53 YTL registered?

HY53 YTL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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