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PK53 YGY

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,047 mi
Last recorded168,047 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 YGY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 168,047 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 167,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 166,628 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 164,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 163,127 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 162,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside track control arm slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2018 159,495 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 159,483 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 156,449 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 156,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 149,441 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 142,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,303 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 134,270 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 126,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED SLIGHT

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 126,069 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED SLIGHT

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,347 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,671 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,273 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,240 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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PK53 YGY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PK53 YGY, 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 PK53 YGY registered?

PK53 YGY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is PK53 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 YGY shows 26 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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