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PK53 YJO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

190,109 mi
Last recorded190,109 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 YJO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 190,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s outer sill damaged / corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 184,725 miles

EML on

both rear sills corroded / damaged

oil leak

rear brake and suspension components corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn pitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 184,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

EML on

both rear sills slightly corroded / damaged

oil leak

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn / pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 176,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both sills corroded

engine light on

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 176,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills corroded

engine light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 167,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on dash

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 17 Feb 2016 167,360 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on dash

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 22 Nov 2013 160,166 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 160,080 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 143,557 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 128,303 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 114,705 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 114,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 105,458 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 100,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,957 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 89,807 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

park brake cables coroded

park brake efficiency only just met 17%

Fail 1 Nov 2006 89,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

park brake cables coroded

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 YJO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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