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YM53 FMY

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,473 mi
Last recorded100,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 FMY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,473 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 98,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,792 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,521 miles

washers inop, probably frozen.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 82,520 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

washers inop, probably frozen.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,794 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,527 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,354 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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YM53 FMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM53 FMY, 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 YM53 FMY registered?

YM53 FMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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