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YT53 FZL

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

247,462 mi
Last recorded247,462 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FZL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 247,462 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 222,033 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Front anti-roll bar o/s drop link worn

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 195,668 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 195,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 165,814 miles

Fuel tank damp but no leak found

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in nearside steering

Fail 12 Jan 2010 165,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank damp but no leak found

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in nearside steering

Pass 7 Jan 2009 144,226 miles

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

offside front tyre worn below limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2008 123,016 miles

Oil leak

starter motor noisey

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 9 Jul 2007 111,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 111,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 90,500 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

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 FZL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT53 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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