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YH53 MJV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MJV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 116,101 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 116,101 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 105,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,405 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 94,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,313 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 90,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,791 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 78,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,339 miles

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

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 MJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

YH53 MJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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