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YH53 MGU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,936 mi
Last recorded164,936 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MGU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2009 164,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 164,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 164,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 113,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 102,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,852 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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YH53 MGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH53 MGU, 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 YH53 MGU registered?

YH53 MGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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