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YE53 FLA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,263 mi
Last recorded186,263 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 FLA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 186,263 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 15 Dec 2017 186,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective top mount bearing seized (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Dec 2016 182,079 miles

Offside Front inner part of tread worn down hard no cord or canvas exposed..!!

Pass 11 Dec 2015 177,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 129,509 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 129,389 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 120,647 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 120,647 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,099 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs on inside edges slightly pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake discs on inside edges slightly pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,615 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,953 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 29,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,373 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,694 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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YE53 FLA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YE53 FLA, 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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YE53 FLA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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