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KY03 BYW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

268,340 mi
Last recorded268,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 268,340 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 261,834 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 255,528 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 255,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 243,553 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 206,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 149,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 111,102 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 111,100 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 BYW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

KY03 BYW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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