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PN53 YSV

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,164 mi
Last recorded188,164 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YSV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 188,164 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 187,722 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 167,509 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 167,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 147,840 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 147,840 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,431 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 115,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 109,223 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,677 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 80,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 80,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,094 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 67,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,913 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,854 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,174 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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PN53 YSV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PN53 YSV, 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 PN53 YSV registered?

PN53 YSV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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