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PE53 TLY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,536 mi
Last recorded164,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 TLY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 164,536 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 162,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 160,506 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 157,463 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 154,348 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,103 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 149,202 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 143,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,127 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 112,887 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 108,423 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 108,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,985 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 79,377 miles

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

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)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,793 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,377 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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PE53 TLY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PE53 TLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 TLY registered?

PE53 TLY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is PE53 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 TLY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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