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YK53 TYD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,762 mi
Last recorded209,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 TYD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 209,762 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 198,776 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 198,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 186,230 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 186,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 171,619 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near/side handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 4 Feb 2011 171,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near/side handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Dec 2009 154,206 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 154,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 131,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 106,795 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 106,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 105,808 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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YK53 TYD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YK53 TYD, 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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YK53 TYD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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