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KY03 OXJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,319 mi
Last recorded104,319 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 OXJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,319 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2024 96,034 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,829 miles

Offside Front Top mount bearing rough when wheel turned

Fail 30 Jun 2021 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Top mount bearing rough when wheel turned

Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,821 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 87,043 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner faces (3.5.1i)

osf shock upper mount stiff

rear brakes only just met performance

Fail 16 May 2018 87,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner faces (3.5.1i)

osf shock upper mount stiff

rear brakes only just met performance

Pass 11 May 2017 84,411 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Oil leak drive shaft seal

Nearside water in head lamp

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,892 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,832 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,875 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 14,529 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 14,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

KY03 OXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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