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YG53 ODJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,254 mi
Last recorded121,254 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ODJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 121,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 115,025 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 115,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box corrded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,243 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 109,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,984 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,967 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 89,342 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,714 miles

advise egine covers loose

Fail 22 Oct 2008 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise egine covers loose

Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,031 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 77,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 72,066 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 ODJ 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 60%.

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 YG53 ODJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG53 ODJ registered?

YG53 ODJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is YG53 ODJ safe to buy?

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