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YT53 FXE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,700 mi
Last recorded132,700 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FXE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 132,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,784 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,921 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,437 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,437 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 93,539 miles

oil leak

rear pads wearing low

rear tail pipe starting to corrode

slight play to n/s/f link end

Fail 2 Jul 2016 93,536 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.4.B.1)

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

oil leak

rear pads wearing low

rear tail pipe starting to corrode

slight play to n/s/f link end

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,628 miles

n/s front link end slight play

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,598 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emission warning light staying on

engine warning light stayinig on

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f anti roll bar link end

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,903 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 67,668 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise front disc inner face`s codition

Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise condition of front discs inner faces

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,418 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,557 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 44,405 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,277 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,365 miles

fuel tank area damp (recent repair carried out )

Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,265 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 16,613 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FXE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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