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PK53 YXP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,119 mi
Last recorded160,119 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 160,119 miles

note air bag light on

Fail 28 Aug 2012 160,119 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

note air bag light on

Pass 23 Aug 2011 148,085 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 148,085 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 137,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 129,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 98,634 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 YXP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXP, 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

How do I check the history of PK53 YXP?

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What year was PK53 YXP registered?

PK53 YXP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is PK53 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 YXP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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