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MA53 WYP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,102 mi
Last recorded163,102 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WYP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 163,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 136,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,478 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,789 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 117,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,136 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 110,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,747 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 98,041 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,892 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r door is not capable of being opened

Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,892 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r door is not capable of being opened

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,189 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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MA53 WYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA53 WYP, 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 MA53 WYP registered?

MA53 WYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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