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YS53 SWW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 SWW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,221 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2014 90,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 84,654 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

Pass 18 Feb 2012 81,030 miles

air bag light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 78,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 69,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,893 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 SWW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

YS53 SWW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is YS53 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 SWW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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