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HY53 YUO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,917 mi
Last recorded137,917 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YUO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 137,917 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Fail 16 Oct 2017 137,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Oct 2016 134,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hand brake effort low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 114,575 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 105,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 105,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,006 miles

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edges down to 2mm

n/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2010 99,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edges down to 2mm

n/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,572 miles

fuel tank oily

n/s/f tyre on the limit

wipers poor

Pass 7 Oct 2008 84,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,932 miles

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Fail 9 Oct 2006 65,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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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HY53 YUO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

HY53 YUO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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