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YG53 FHB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FHB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 131,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 129,764 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 127,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,715 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,069 miles

N/S/F drive shaft outer cv joint gaiter not completely secure but still preventing an ingress of dirt.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F drive shaft outer cv joint gaiter not completely secure but still preventing an ingress of dirt.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,784 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,714 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 55,714 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,688 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,008 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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YG53 FHB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG53 FHB, 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 YG53 FHB registered?

YG53 FHB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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