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WF53 YYK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,490 mi
Last recorded155,490 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YYK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 155,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 155,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,000 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018
Pass 25 Oct 2017 112,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,842 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 101,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,386 miles

n/s/r wheel bind

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,258 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness on steering rack/pipes

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness on steering rack/pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,959 miles

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

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 8 Oct 2009 57,174 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer side wall.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,141 miles

DEEP CUT IN OUTTER SIDEWALL OF N/S/F TYRE. RECOMEND NEW TYRE

O/S/R BRAKE DISC SCORRED

STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,297 miles

Front bumper offside damage has loosened the mounting point.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

indicator switch stiff, when operated.

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 YYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WF53 YYK, 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 WF53 YYK registered?

WF53 YYK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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