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YH53 MME

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,784 mi
Last recorded134,784 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MME
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 134,784 miles

DPF warning lamp flashes occasionally

Front struts, top mounts partially seized

Nearside Rear Outer Sill is blistered and very weak

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 134,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF warning lamp flashes occasionally

Front struts, top mounts partially seized

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill is blistered and very weak

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,469 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

rear brakes are noisy

Fail 8 Feb 2024 127,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

battery light on dash

rear brakes are noisy

Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 119,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced door cill repaired with fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

undertray insecure. temp repair actioned

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside outer cv boot would benefit from new clip

offside washer jet would benefit from attention

slight corrosion in offside outer sill (rear end)

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,734 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 102,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,685 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,510 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,656 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 65,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,506 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 59,506 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade splitting

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade splitting

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,309 miles

air bag light on.

exhaust rear silencer corroding.

hand brake travel RECOMEND ADJUSTMENT.

nearside front tyre 2.0mm and scrubbing.

nearside wash jet blocking.

offside front tyre 3.0mm and scrubbing.

offside rear tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,062 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 MME is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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