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SM53 OYT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,414 mi
Last recorded135,414 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 OYT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,414 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 129,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 126,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 119,519 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 21 Mar 2013 119,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT WEAR BARS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Pass 19 Mar 2011 112,682 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 107,620 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,765 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 77,559 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges. Corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,195 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 77,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SM53 OYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SM53 OYT, 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 SM53 OYT registered?

SM53 OYT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SM53 OYT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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