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YP53 KHT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

277,875 mi
Last recorded277,875 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 277,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2013 255,836 miles

rear silencer slight blowing

slight slack in n/s/r top link arm

Pass 21 May 2012 225,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 195,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 185,151 miles

exhaust rear silencer outter skin corroded

front disk have rusted lips

front pads edges starting to crumble

o/s/f abs ring has a small crack not resulting in operational fault

Pass 5 Oct 2010 184,751 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 170,637 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 170,637 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 163,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 152,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 123,366 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

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 KHT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

YP53 KHT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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