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YE53 HHC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,720 mi
Last recorded150,720 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HHC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,720 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 150,639 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 147,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 140,909 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 137,593 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 133,646 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 129,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 118,145 miles

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,038 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,787 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 103,787 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,915 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,248 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f/and n/s/r tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,369 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 51,369 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,655 miles

no diesel print particle filter fitted

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 HHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YE53 HHC, 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 YE53 HHC registered?

YE53 HHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is YE53 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 HHC shows 24 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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