MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
443,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear pads appear low
offside rear park brake cable corroded
engine oil verry low
oil cooler has a leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs slightly worn.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake discs slightly worn.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR53 GJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?
YR53 GJU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 October 2003.
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