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SD53 UYK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,628 mi
Last recorded154,628 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UYK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 154,628 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 154,628 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 147,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 140,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 134,966 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 134,966 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 122,370 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 122,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,486 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 113,483 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 104,587 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,361 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,417 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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SD53 UYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SD53 UYK, 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 SD53 UYK registered?

SD53 UYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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