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YT53 FVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,175 mi
Last recorded102,175 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 102,175 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 102,036 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,806 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,950 miles

Engine lamp illuminated at time of test.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Unable to see condition of inner brake pads.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm legal limit, just passed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine lamp illuminated at time of test.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Unable to see condition of inner brake pads.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm legal limit, just passed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,399 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,347 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,041 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 26,525 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 26,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,191 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,717 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,446 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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YT53 FVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT53 FVJ, 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 YT53 FVJ registered?

YT53 FVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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