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YS53 JBX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,557 mi
Last recorded240,557 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 JBX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 240,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 240,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 204,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2010 172,978 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 172,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 131,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,703 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 83,452 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 83,452 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,217 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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YS53 JBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS53 JBX, 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 YS53 JBX registered?

YS53 JBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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