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KU03 BYR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BYR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017
Pass 18 Nov 2016 105,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 955,693 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 88,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,303 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,278 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,158 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank support bars rusty

slight corrosion and scoring on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,898 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,858 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 61,758 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,237 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,079 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,471 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs rusty.

slight play in n/s/r suspension bush.

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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KU03 BYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU03 BYR, 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 KU03 BYR registered?

KU03 BYR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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