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YR53 USF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,565 mi
Last recorded164,565 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 164,565 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 164,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 157,579 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

slight vwear in n/s front antiroll bar droplink joint

Pass 12 Sep 2011 149,725 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting on edges

very slight wear in front anti roll bar droplinks

Fail 12 Sep 2011 149,725 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusting on edges

very slight wear in front anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 8 Sep 2010 139,931 miles

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Sep 2009 131,145 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

POWER STEERING MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 17 Sep 2008 120,233 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM

Pass 19 Sep 2007 111,200 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 111,200 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 96,703 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 96,703 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 USF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 USF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR53 USF?

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What year was YR53 USF registered?

YR53 USF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is YR53 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 USF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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