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KU03 BYX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BYX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,973 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter rattles at idle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension knock, suspect shock absorber. will require further investigation

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service light on dash display

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,780 miles

Both front tyres have advanced wear on edges

Offside Front Brake disc scored

Fail 13 Nov 2017 69,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Trailing arm linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Trailing arm linkage (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres have advanced wear on edges

Offside Front Brake disc scored

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,881 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 53,881 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,461 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,597 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,597 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,572 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,145 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,058 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 11,650 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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KU03 BYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU03 BYX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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