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KY03 BXS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

297,310 mi
Last recorded297,310 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 BXS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 297,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 297,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 275,460 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2012 257,227 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 257,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 204,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 202,182 miles

2 rear numberplate lights dim

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 187,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 178,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 178,300 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 162,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 144,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 125,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,669 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 109,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 89,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 89,717 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 49,845 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 BXS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY03 BXS, 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 KY03 BXS registered?

KY03 BXS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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