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KY03 BYG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,992 mi
Last recorded160,992 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 160,992 miles

center rear seatbelt faulty

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 156,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center brake light not working

front number plate damaged

horn switch intermittant

nearside wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 150,787 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 150,748 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake disk heavily corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2011 143,704 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 128,089 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 121,120 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)

exhaust front pipe loose on manifold

Fail 21 Oct 2008 121,115 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

exhaust front pipe loose on manifold

Pass 22 Oct 2007 113,769 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 113,701 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 105,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 82,131 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 82,131 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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