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YK53 RNU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,605 mi
Last recorded136,605 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 RNU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 136,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator stalk worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 118,461 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,251 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 100,183 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,851 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,111 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 38,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,090 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,788 miles

Offside Outer 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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YK53 RNU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YK53 RNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK53 RNU registered?

YK53 RNU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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