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KU03 YXA

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,839 mi
Last recorded129,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YXA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 129,839 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel has a weld repair on inner rim.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2019 129,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2018 113,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 113,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,637 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 101,552 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,025 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,474 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,126 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 YXA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel 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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

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

Is KU03 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 YXA 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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