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KY03 RGV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,647 mi
Last recorded92,647 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 89,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 89,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure and rubbing on road wheel (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,203 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 85,203 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 79,975 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 79,975 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 74,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 68,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 68,496 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 62,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 55,780 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 49,998 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 49,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2003 tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front rattle from clip driveshaft

Pass 9 May 2017 45,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,675 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 41,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,778 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2015 36,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 33,645 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2014 33,645 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 31,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,459 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 30,459 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2011 29,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,571 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 28,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,628 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 27,628 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,351 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 RGV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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