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SY53 UBL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,028 mi
Last recorded174,028 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UBL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 174,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 172,267 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 167,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 162,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 160,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 160,264 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 15 Oct 2019 157,257 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 157,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 120,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,662 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,592 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,727 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 19 Sep 2006 31,612 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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SY53 UBL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SY53 UBL, 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 SY53 UBL registered?

SY53 UBL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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