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KY03 YJC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 152,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 148,726 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 144,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 139,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 133,359 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 168,132 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 168,132 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 125,223 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 118,642 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,897 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 111,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,211 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on side walls

Fail 18 Feb 2014 97,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

n/s front tyre worn on side walls

Pass 31 Jan 2013 91,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,759 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,759 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front wipers split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,226 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,703 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 62,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,133 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YJC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

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

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