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YT53 UKD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,378 mi
Last recorded138,378 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 UKD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 138,378 miles

Condition of exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 132,246 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 132,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 123,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 119,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,275 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,211 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 101,207 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,068 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 89,861 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

exhaust down pipe blowing on braided joint

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,900 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,007 miles

Flywheel noisy

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Horn intermittant operation

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear exhaust join slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,982 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 UKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

YT53 UKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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