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YP53 CWE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,790 mi
Last recorded77,790 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 CWE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,790 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slightly split

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,010 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,240 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 50,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,631 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,175 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,536 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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YP53 CWE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YP53 CWE, 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 YP53 CWE registered?

YP53 CWE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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