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SP53 YKY

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,674 mi
Last recorded153,674 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YKY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 153,674 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Feb 2016 147,490 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 138,975 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 138,975 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2014 131,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all direction indicators starting to fade

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2014 131,725 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all direction indicators starting to fade

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 120,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

indicator switch slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,872 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 110,872 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,656 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 97,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to drivers mirror glass

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 82,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,640 miles

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Fail 21 Sep 2007 71,640 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,093 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP53 YKY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SP53 YKY, 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 SP53 YKY registered?

SP53 YKY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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