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YH53 MMJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,516 mi
Last recorded98,516 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MMJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,516 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 98,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,783 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,742 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

a/b/s ring cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 72,370 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 57,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,644 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 MMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

YH53 MMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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