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YS53 USO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,398 mi
Last recorded144,398 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 144,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,116 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,218 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 125,218 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides 69:94kg only (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,168 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES PITTED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,946 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 102,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,742 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 81,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,092 miles

INDICATOR STALK LOOSE.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,195 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 53,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,143 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 44,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,595 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 USO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

YS53 USO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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