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YG53 YPY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,769 mi
Last recorded158,769 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 158,769 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 158,769 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 153,853 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 147,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 146,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 134,408 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front inner steering arm slightly play

Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 104,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 104,613 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,705 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,815 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,130 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,997 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 36,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,052 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 YPY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YPY, 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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YG53 YPY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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