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YT53 UFR

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,029 mi
Last recorded166,029 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 UFR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 166,029 miles

rear disc corroded

slight play n/s track rod end

tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 158,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 157,924 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 152,974 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 152,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 147,724 miles

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

Oil leak

advise under tray is damage

Fail 6 Jan 2014 147,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise under tray is damage

Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 142,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Advise: oil leak and plastic engine covers fitted /

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 136,670 miles

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

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

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

inner faces of front brake disk's in poor condition

nearside rear brake disk slightly pitted

slight blow from center/rear exhaust join

Pass 6 Jan 2011 125,539 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 125,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (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.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 110,788 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 110,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,645 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,590 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,079 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 77,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,878 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 UFR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UFR, 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 UFR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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