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WF53 YSG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

260,482 mi
Last recorded260,482 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YSG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 260,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 260,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 249,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 249,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 237,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 224,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 212,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 201,300 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 201,300 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 188,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 175,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 164,442 miles

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

front suspension top mounting bearings slightly stiff operation

handbrake only just sufficient

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2013 155,680 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 155,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 143,954 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 143,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front inner wheel arch liners adrift

both rear brakes flutuating

both rear discs badly pitted and scored

o/s//r handbrake grabbing on application

o/s/f pad warning wires broken

Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,147 miles

Centre Rear 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)

front discs badly corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 126,147 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Rear 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)

front discs badly corroded

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,750 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 90,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 90,063 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,283 miles

both sides front discs and pads worn.drivers side front brake binding slight.rear brake discs rusty pads getting low.damage to front bumper.power steering fluid around reservoir possible over filled.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,884 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 31,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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WF53 YSG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WF53 YSG, 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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WF53 YSG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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