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KY03 YHS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,432 mi
Last recorded154,432 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 154,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 140,373 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

air bag light on

cannot inspect centre seat belt or locking mechanisms

offside front brake pad sensor warning wire broken

offside rear hand brake cable looks stiff

rear hand brake cables worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 140,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

air bag light on

cannot inspect centre seat belt or locking mechanisms

offside front brake pad sensor warning wire broken

offside rear hand brake cable looks stiff

rear hand brake cables worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both handbrake cables worn through rubber protector

Pass 11 Oct 2008 111,657 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 6 Oct 2007 89,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 89,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 67,484 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 YHS 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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

KY03 YHS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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