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YS53 USY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,636 mi
Last recorded192,636 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 192,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 179,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 171,076 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 171,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 161,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 161,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 143,673 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,556 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 111,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 87,080 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 USY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 USY, 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 USY registered?

YS53 USY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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