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YG53 SXY

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,124 mi
Last recorded89,124 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 SXY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,124 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 21 Jun 2014 89,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2013 82,679 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 82,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,354 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 67,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 61,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,217 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 45,217 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SXY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

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

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