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KU03 BYY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BYY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,988 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 98,415 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 96,507 miles

Front Upper strut bearings tight

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing mounting slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing mounting slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,427 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front strut top bearing rough in operation

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2022 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front strut top bearing rough in operation

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 87,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,247 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 81,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,817 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,817 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 66,015 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil level low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,299 miles

advise os/r & ns/r tyres slight perishing on side walls 2007 yr tyres,

advise please check oil getting low,

Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 56,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

advise exhaust blowing middle underside,

Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,358 miles

oil very low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 29,806 miles

advise 2 rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 18,742 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 BYY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

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

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