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YF53 DVA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,440 mi
Last recorded131,440 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 131,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,358 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust centre pipe rubber broke but still supported

Fail 2 Sep 2014 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust centre pipe rubber broke but still supported

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,620 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 113,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust low and slight leak

n/s front shocker slight leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 110,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 110,411 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,089 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 103,063 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 94,349 miles

advise child seat in vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 84,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,092 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 75,052 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 67,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,664 miles

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

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 DVA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF53 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

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

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