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KY03 PPX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

186,637 mi
Last recorded186,637 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 186,637 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 181,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 181,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack/pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 170,578 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 170,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 161,557 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 161,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,336 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 132,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,512 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 120,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 110,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 101,541 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 101,541 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,622 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,742 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,448 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 PPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

KY03 PPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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