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YT53 UBM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,548 mi
Last recorded48,548 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,548 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,199 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 44,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,054 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 43,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,192 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,379 miles

exhaust system corroded but gas tight

Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 28,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 19,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,740 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 UBM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

YT53 UBM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is YT53 UBM safe to buy?

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