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YA53 FDO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,339 mi
Last recorded65,339 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 FDO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 61,867 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,982 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 37,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 106,193 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 123,607 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 123,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,576 miles

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

nearside bottom ball joint boot holed

Pass 10 Nov 2006 73,410 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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YA53 FDO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YA53 FDO, 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 YA53 FDO registered?

YA53 FDO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YA53 FDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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