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YX53 HHU

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

251,348 mi
Last recorded251,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 HHU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 251,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 241,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 230,134 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 228,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 219,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 206,445 miles

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ENGINE NOISY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 192,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 192,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 175,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 155,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 135,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 117,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 97,269 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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YX53 HHU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX53 HHU, 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 YX53 HHU registered?

YX53 HHU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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