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YE53 VSY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,260 mi
Last recorded117,260 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VSY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,260 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,260 miles

Central Brake cable insecure cable snapped. (1.1.15 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of rear inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 115,931 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of rear inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,050 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner face (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner face (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,732 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 110,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front macpherson strut upper support mountings stiff

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

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,300 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front macpherson strut upper support mountings stiff

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

front exhaust flex deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2013 99,195 miles

Both front strut top mountings stiff in operation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2013 99,195 miles

Both front strut top mountings stiff in operation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2012 93,047 miles

Both rear handbrake cables in poor condition but the inner cable still moves freely

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn difficult to operate

Inner surface on both rear discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 93,047 miles

Both rear handbrake cables in poor condition but the inner cable still moves freely

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn difficult to operate

Inner surface on both rear discs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,789 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,915 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,521 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 VSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE53 VSY, 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 VSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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