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YT53 VCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 VCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,390 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

Fail 5 Oct 2015 58,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner tread

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,736 miles

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)

osf top strut mount stiff

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,635 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured

rear exhaust silencer corroded around input pipe

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,652 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre silencer into rear silencer cracked through corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,998 miles

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

Rear brake pads just starting to get low

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,389 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 VCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 VCX registered?

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

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