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PN53 YLB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,417 mi
Last recorded152,417 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YLB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,417 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,632 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 142,632 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 133,304 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

o/s and n/s/r tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,826 miles

o/s and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

o/s and n/s/r tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,701 miles

engine management light on

front numberplate cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2013 116,701 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

front numberplate cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,615 miles

front brake discs grooved

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

slight roughness in o/s mcpherson strut and mounting

Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs grooved

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

slight roughness in o/s mcpherson strut and mounting

Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 98,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,736 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 87,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,439 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,215 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 41,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

radiator seeping coolant

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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PN53 YLB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PN53 YLB, 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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PN53 YLB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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