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YR53 YBO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,024 mi
Last recorded222,024 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 222,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f outer sidewall damaged not exposing cord

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Jan 2011 222,024 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f outer sidewall damaged not exposing cord

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2010 210,509 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 210,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

offside front check strap broken from door

Pass 20 Jan 2009 170,819 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 170,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 21 Jan 2008 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside number plate light lense missing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 137,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake travel long

indicator stalk faulty

n/s number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 2 Jan 2007 97,462 miles

loose trim on offside rear door

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 97,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

loose trim on offside rear door

Pass 19 Oct 2006 86,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 86,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 YBO 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 58.3%.

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 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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

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

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