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SD53 YXT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,785 mi
Last recorded91,785 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 YXT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,785 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

ns door trim insecure

os no plate light came on during test

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,900 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

front brake discs badly worn corroded & lipped

nsf door trim insecure

os headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly affecting beam pattern, refitted correctly

Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,398 miles

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

central lock at nsf door inop

nsf indicator faded

Fail 18 Nov 2009 67,398 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

central lock at nsf door inop

nsf indicator faded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,335 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,824 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 43,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,899 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 YXT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXT, 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

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What year was SD53 YXT registered?

SD53 YXT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SD53 YXT safe to buy?

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