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PJ53 MYY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 MYY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 139,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 139,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 137,583 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 137,582 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 134,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 129,801 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 126,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 121,815 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 117,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 102,768 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 88,688 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 88,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

indicator stalk loose but working ok

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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PJ53 MYY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ53 MYY, 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 PJ53 MYY registered?

PJ53 MYY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ53 MYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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