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KR03 YMC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 YMC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 118,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 118,449 miles

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

Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 103,692 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,954 miles

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

air bag warning light on

rear inner/second coil springs corroding

slight play to n/s rear suspension tie rod

Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,954 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag warning light on

rear inner/second coil springs corroding

slight play to n/s rear suspension tie rod

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,060 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 75,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,751 miles

Slight play in nsr tie bar.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,304 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 50,229 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,872 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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KR03 YMC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR03 YMC, 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 KR03 YMC registered?

KR03 YMC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is KR03 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 YMC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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