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KJ53 YCF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,455 mi
Last recorded123,455 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YCF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,285 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,840 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,258 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,679 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 56,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,259 miles

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

s.r.s light on indicates a fault

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 36,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,052 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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KJ53 YCF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KJ53 YCF, 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 KJ53 YCF registered?

KJ53 YCF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ53 YCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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