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YM53 GSY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,548 mi
Last recorded108,548 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 GSY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 108,548 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 108,548 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,486 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 107,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,679 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,107 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 76,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

engine fault light on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,084 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine fault light on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,782 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,573 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,648 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 2,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,257 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,579 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 GSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YM53 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

YM53 GSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 GSY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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