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YR53 GJK

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,281 mi
Last recorded121,281 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GJK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,281 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 121,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 117,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 112,437 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 112,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,374 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,283 miles

advise power steering pipe wet pos leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,244 miles

all tyres very close to wear limit

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,778 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 80,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,249 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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YR53 GJK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR53 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

YR53 GJK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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