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YB53 LBF

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,259 mi
Last recorded138,259 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LBF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 138,259 miles

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

Engine Management Lamp is on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 31 Jan 2015 138,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine Management Lamp is on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,048 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 123,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,130 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 100,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,616 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

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

O/S MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,192 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,607 miles

Power Steering Pump noisey

Fail 17 Jan 2007 54,440 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,440 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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YB53 LBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB53 LBF, 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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YB53 LBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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