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KY03 AEF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,565 mi
Last recorded193,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 AEF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 193,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 193,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 188,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2014 181,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2014 181,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear door damaged.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 160,810 miles

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

hand brake requers adjustment

Pass 15 May 2013 149,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 134,512 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 134,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2012 119,992 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 119,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 104,212 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 104,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F Brake pad warning cable insecure

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 71,627 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 71,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to view front disc pads

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 66,604 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,281 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,281 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,430 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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KY03 AEF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KY03 AEF, 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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KY03 AEF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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