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KX53 YSD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,615 mi
Last recorded177,615 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 YSD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 177,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Rear parking brake cables chafing on guides

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Aug 2017 177,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Rear parking brake cables chafing on guides

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Aug 2016 158,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 158,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 136,560 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 136,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,904 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,457 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 99,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,005 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,660 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,310 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 YSD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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