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SJ53 UAY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,341 mi
Last recorded161,341 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 UAY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 161,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Outside Edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 158,047 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 158,047 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 157,078 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 157,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 148,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 135,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 126,007 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 125,991 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2008 113,470 miles

child seat fitted

damage to nearside rear door

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,830 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 102,830 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,636 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 94,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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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SJ53 UAY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ53 UAY, 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 SJ53 UAY registered?

SJ53 UAY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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