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KY03 USC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,799 mi
Last recorded141,799 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 141,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 129,952 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,323 miles

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 126,349 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 122,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,333 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,639 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,627 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,287 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 80,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,177 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,985 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Apr 2008 57,985 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,344 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 51,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,369 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 USC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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