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KY03 BYP

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,609 mi
Last recorded206,609 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 BYP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 206,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 199,834 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 199,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 189,027 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 189,025 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 177,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2009 177,332 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 138,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 109,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,621 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 BYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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