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PK53 YHD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,701 mi
Last recorded172,701 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 YHD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 172,701 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 164,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 164,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 157,701 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 157,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 157,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

n/s front brake pad wires broken

n/s outer sill damaged

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

handbrake only just met requirements

slight play in n/s rear suspension track rod

Pass 3 Aug 2022 149,835 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 149,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1 Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 138,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 127,219 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightwear or free play

Fail 5 Jun 2020 127,219 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightwear or free play

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 124,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 121,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,963 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,620 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,732 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,143 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,003 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 71,227 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 71,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,256 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 66,256 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,596 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,078 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 49,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,289 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 YHD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK53 YHD, 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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PK53 YHD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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