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YR53 GGU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,753 mi
Last recorded152,753 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GGU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 152,753 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 152,753 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 147,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 138,444 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 138,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 127,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 114,458 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 107,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 106,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 91,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,762 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 44,762 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YR53 GGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR53 GGU, 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 YR53 GGU registered?

YR53 GGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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