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YK53 URG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,252 mi
Last recorded158,252 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill towards rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 156,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexi exhaust blowing slightly

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded, not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount missing, tempory repair fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 152,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 149,553 miles

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

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

Rear seats not in use, seat belts not fully inspected.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 136,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,223 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 6 Jun 2014 123,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 109,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,837 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 93,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 70,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,628 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,243 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 URG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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