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KX53 YLK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

145,172 mi
Last recorded145,172 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 YLK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 145,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 144,761 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,351 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 142,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 141,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 141,050 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 140,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 139,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 135,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 126,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,841 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 75,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 67,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 58,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

FRONT DISCS CORRODED AROUND EDGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

OFF SIDE REAR DISC SLIGHT PITTING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 YLK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 YLK registered?

KX53 YLK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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