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YP53 SFE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,507 mi
Last recorded169,507 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 169,507 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 157,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 142,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 121,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,854 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres replaced with part worn tyres

Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,840 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,754 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 76,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre low on 3mm tread

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,773 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear silencer starting to corrode-- sealed

Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,312 miles

front brake performance slightly below normal †recent brake pad change

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,426 miles

front discs & pads worn.........

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 SFE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

YP53 SFE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 SFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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