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Y253 DFX

2001 Peugeot 306

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,566 mi
Last recorded94,566 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30685,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 DFX
MakePeugeot
Model306
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 94,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside chassis corroded and holed not in prescribed area

plastic body trims fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,027 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,026 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,729 miles

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

Offside sill damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2017 73,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside sill damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,378 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,378 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,218 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,218 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 37,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 37,754 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 23,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,760 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 21,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 20,289 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 306?

Based on 3,183,877 MOT tests across 366,849 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
6,297
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
366,849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 180,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178,447
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118,536
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 108,455
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 102,612
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Y253 DFX is a 2001 Peugeot 306 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 306 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 85,498 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 306 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 180,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y253 DFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 306 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 306 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y253 DFX registered?

Y253 DFX is a 2001 Peugeot 306, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y253 DFX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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