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YT53 GBE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

223,592 mi
Last recorded223,592 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 GBE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 223,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 212,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 212,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 201,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 201,226 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 183,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 143,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,439 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 97,439 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,380 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,544 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,893 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 39,893 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 35,076 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

no reverse lights

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,076 miles

no reverse lights

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,806 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,042 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,748 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

YT53 GBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is YT53 GBE safe to buy?

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