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YF53 CMU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,656 mi
Last recorded269,656 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CMU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 269,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 250,308 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 249,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 228,920 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 228,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2009 206,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 180,994 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 163,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 141,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,601 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 90,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,717 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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YF53 CMU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF53 CMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 CMU registered?

YF53 CMU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is YF53 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 CMU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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