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YR53 YKC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,719 mi
Last recorded116,719 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 YKC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 116,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 116,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,616 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 107,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,354 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,766 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,595 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

O/S/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,846 miles

exhaust back box is cracking and blowing slightly

rear discs are corroded slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,451 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,605 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 13,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 13,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage to nearside door mirror not affecting the security or affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,337 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 YKC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

YR53 YKC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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