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SM53 YJU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,169 mi
Last recorded198,169 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 198,169 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily undersealed effecting inspection .

Fail 21 Apr 2015 198,107 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all metal brake pipes heavily undersealed effecting inspection .

Pass 28 Feb 2014 168,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 168,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 136,341 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 136,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 136,138 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 136,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 May 2012 132,437 miles

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 14 May 2011 128,720 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 128,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 120,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 103,303 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 May 2008 86,136 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 58,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,750 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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SM53 YJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM53 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

SM53 YJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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