MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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 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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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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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