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KX53 YGO

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,247 mi
Last recorded168,247 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 YGO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 168,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 168,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 132,954 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp damage

Fail 11 Aug 2014 132,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp damage

Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,929 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 113,929 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,905 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,505 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 84,471 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,255 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 49,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,798 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 38,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KX53 YGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX53 YGO, 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 KX53 YGO registered?

KX53 YGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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