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KX53 YJG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,211 mi
Last recorded185,211 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 185,211 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,071 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 170,068 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central stop lamp inoperative

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front slight exhaust leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 143,704 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has mist of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate light trim broken and repaired

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,998 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,406 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,092 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,247 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,191 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Wiper Rubber Split

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Wiper Rubber Split

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,087 miles

Handbrake travels high but holds vehicle

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F inner steering rack extension arm has play

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Handbrake travels high but holds vehicle

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F inner steering rack extension arm has play

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,614 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 56,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,629 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,195 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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KX53 YJG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KX53 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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