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YH53 YZT

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,811 mi
Last recorded98,811 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YZT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,811 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front number plate slightly cracked, not seriously obstructing any letters or number's

Fail 15 Oct 2008 98,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front number plate slightly cracked, not seriously obstructing any letters or number's

Fail 25 Jul 2007 79,968 miles

Advise chips in screen

Advise dampness around nearside front shock absorber

Advise rear discs slighty rusty

Advise rear number plate damaged

Advise rear of exhaust rusty

Advise vary slight movement in nearside front drop link

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,968 miles

Advise chips in screen

Advise dampness around nearside front shock absorber

Advise rear discs slighty rusty

Advise rear number plate damaged

Advise rear of exhaust rusty

Advise vary slight movement in nearside front drop link

Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,309 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

breather missing from gearbox

engine oil level over filled

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall worn

offside rear lamp cracked

rear service brake performance low

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 YZT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

YH53 YZT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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