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KS52 YSM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,460 mi
Last recorded155,460 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 YSM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 155,460 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake requires early attention

Pass 24 Oct 2014 145,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 145,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2014 140,195 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres run close to supension arms

Fail 1 May 2014 140,195 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres run close to supension arms

Fail 1 May 2013 129,449 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 129,449 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,800 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,578 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 62,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,211 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,609 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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KS52 YSM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KS52 YSM, 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 KS52 YSM registered?

KS52 YSM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is KS52 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 YSM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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