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YR53 YKN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,890 mi
Last recorded162,890 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 162,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 150,907 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 150,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 140,037 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 140,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 103,661 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 102,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YKN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

YR53 YKN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YR53 YKN safe to buy?

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