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YT53 UGL

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

322,475 mi
Last recorded322,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 UGL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 322,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 303,726 miles

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2012 303,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

BATTERY INSECURE

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 289,079 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 289,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 289,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 269,028 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 269,028 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 246,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 234,452 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 218,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 200,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 171,773 miles

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)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 171,773 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 165,754 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 165,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 119,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 118,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 108,222 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 UGL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

YT53 UGL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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