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KU03 YYZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,870 mi
Last recorded201,870 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YYZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 201,870 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 201,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 190,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear link rod has play in it

Offside Front Outer dampness on track rod end boot

front wipers worn

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2017 179,924 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint boot starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front tyre getting low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm outer joint has play in it

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Front track rod end boot deteriorated

front bonnet struts don't work

front shock absorbers starting to corrode

hand brake cables almost rubbed through

oil leak

rear anti roll bar badly corroeded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 168,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 168,809 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 160,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

oil leak engine

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,644 miles

bonnet does not stay up

oil leak

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2013 134,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 134,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,728 miles

play in o/s/r track rod

Fail 27 Mar 2012 123,728 miles

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

play in o/s/r track rod

Pass 28 Mar 2011 111,177 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 111,177 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,371 miles

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,162 miles

front brake discs big lip

o/s/r indicator bulb displays some white light

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,249 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 63,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,170 miles

Both rear tyres starting to distort

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 YYZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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