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YF53 DUV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,946 mi
Last recorded109,946 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 DUV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 99,319 miles

front number plate slightly deterioated,n/s front antiroll bar linkage has slight play,o/s and n/s rear discs slightly pitted,n/s front tyre slightly low,o/s front steering system has slight play,o/s and n/s rear tie rod bar has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,176 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both sides front disc(s) slightly pitted

both sides rear disc(s) slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,105 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 43,104 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front washer jet blocked

rear brake disc off side corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,658 miles

will req discs at next repad . †wil soon need tyre on NSF asap. †

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 DUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DUV, 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 YF53 DUV registered?

YF53 DUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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