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YF53 DRZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,846 mi
Last recorded131,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 DRZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 131,846 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 125,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 125,200 miles

front discs pitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 115,916 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre outer wall deteriated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 115,916 miles

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre outer wall deteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2010 101,959 miles

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

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

o/sr chaisis slightly damaged.

vehicle has a dvla damaged marker

Fail 7 Jan 2010 101,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/sr chaisis slightly damaged.

vehicle has a dvla damaged marker

Pass 10 Jan 2009 96,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust starting to rust.

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 DRZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DRZ, 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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YF53 DRZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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