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YF53 DVL

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,840 mi
Last recorded158,840 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 158,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 154,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 140,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,845 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,845 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,367 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 112,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,070 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,186 miles

some roughness in osr wheel bearing/steel wheel fitted to nsr/wipers poor at clearing/fuel emmissions are dirty/front brake pads look low/

Fail 6 Jan 2011 88,186 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some roughness in osr wheel bearing/steel wheel fitted to nsr/wipers poor at clearing/fuel emmissions are dirty/front brake pads look low/

Pass 17 Dec 2009 78,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,918 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 DVL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

YF53 DVL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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