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SM53 YRW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,776 mi
Last recorded203,776 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 203,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 196,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parking brake cable corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 183,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2012 183,927 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 176,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 176,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 160,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 141,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 141,426 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 124,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 116,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 103,613 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 YRW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

SM53 YRW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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