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YT53 FZC

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,731 mi
Last recorded124,731 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FZC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 124,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 124,631 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

fuel tank bracket corroded but still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake cables worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 119,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake cables worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 107,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,181 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,629 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 FZC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

YT53 FZC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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