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KX53 YON

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,939 mi
Last recorded137,939 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 YON
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 137,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable chafed through (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable chafed through (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 137,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox to mid section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable chafed through (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened cable chafed through (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,842 miles

Advise bonnet stays weak.

Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Advise bonnet stays weak.

Advise slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Advise the nearside rear headlight washer poor.

Advise when was cambelt last replaced ?

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 90,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,663 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

fuel tank damp!!!

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

fuel tank damp!!!

light cracks in each front and o/s/r tyres

o/s/f suspension anti-roll bar link top ball worn ,only just passed test ,recommend it to be replaced

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,411 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,764 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 59,051 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light stays on

both front discs worn and pitted

both rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,645 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 YON is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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