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KX53 YGT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,814 mi
Last recorded177,814 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 YGT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 177,814 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

handbrake efficiency just met may need further adjusting

nearside front and offside front shocker top sticking slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2016 177,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside front and offside front shocker top sticking slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 155,495 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 155,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,557 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,449 miles

boot laden

both rear suspention arm front bushes poor condition & starting to seperate

n/s washer jet poor

slight marks in windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2012 118,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

boot laden

both rear suspention arm front bushes poor condition & starting to seperate

n/s washer jet poor

o/s rear foot & parking brake low effort

slight marks in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,089 miles

Engine cover loose

Front number plate poor

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

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

Rear wiper unservicable

Fail 15 Aug 2011 112,089 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine cover loose

Front number plate poor

Handbrake has high travel

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

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

Rear wiper unservicable

Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,327 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on outer vedge

rear trailing arms front bushs starting to seperate

slight oil leak

spare tyre has low tread

Fail 24 Aug 2010 106,305 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on outer vedge

rear trailing arms front bushs starting to seperate

slight oil leak

spare tyre has low tread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 100,291 miles

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

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

front no plate poor condition

h/brake travel high

marks in windscreen

Fail 3 Sep 2009 100,291 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate poor condition

h/brake travel high

marks in windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2008 94,817 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 89,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,014 miles

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

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 YGT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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