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MT53 TYG

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 TYG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 146,312 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 146,312 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 131,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side washer jet not working

Fail 21 Nov 2011 115,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet not working

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,260 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet not working

rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 101,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,567 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 86,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise stone chips in screen

Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 54,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,982 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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MT53 TYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT53 TYG, 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 MT53 TYG registered?

MT53 TYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MT53 TYG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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