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YH53 KFD

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,248 mi
Last recorded128,248 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KFD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 128,248 miles

sat nav mount in drivers veiw

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 115,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

the dim dip switch spring is weak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,003 miles

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

The head lamp main beam switch spring is weak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 110,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

The head lamp main beam switch spring is weak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,545 miles

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

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

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

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

the front and rear brake discs are pitted on the inner brake faces

Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The recorded hand brake effort is lower than would be expected (19%)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,263 miles

The rear exhaust bracket is corroded

The recorded hand brake effort (18%) is below what would be expected of a vehicle of this type

Fail 24 Sep 2009 96,263 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

The rear exhaust bracket is corroded

The recorded hand brake effort (18%) is below what would be expected of a vehicle of this type

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,406 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,670 miles

Although the brakes have met the minium pass standard some adjustment is required at the n/s/r. of both foot and handbrake

the front brake pads are reaching the end of there servicable life.

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

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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YH53 KFD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH53 KFD, 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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YH53 KFD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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