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VN53 YPW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,011 mi
Last recorded65,011 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YPW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,871 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 60,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,384 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,411 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,623 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,900 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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VN53 YPW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VN53 YPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN53 YPW registered?

VN53 YPW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 YPW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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