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KX53 YRJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 87,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Both rear tyres slight cracking in tread.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,407 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp and rear box skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres very slight cracking in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 72,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,577 miles

Slight surface rust underneath Under covers fitted Near side front headlight condensation

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,883 miles

rear brake disc o/s badly pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake disc o/s badly pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,882 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,875 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 35,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,120 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 28,120 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,788 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 YRJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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