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KX53 YSP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,828 mi
Last recorded178,828 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 178,828 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 178,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 164,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 150,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 128,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,790 miles

Air-bag light on

Engine management light on

Slight wear in Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Fail 2 Sep 2008 93,784 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Air-bag light on

Engine management light on

Slight wear in Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,129 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 YSP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YSP, 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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What year was KX53 YSP registered?

KX53 YSP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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