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KY03 YKJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

320,174 mi
Last recorded320,174 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 320,174 miles

both front tyres close to the limit

gear box has a misting of oil

indicator resistance weaker than normal not excessive advise to change

left rear parking brake slightly slow on response compaired to the right rear

rear exhaust slightly blowing

slight play in left rear ball joint play detected side to side

slight play in nsf lower suspension arm ball joint advise to change

washer jets weak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 908,916 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 308,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 295,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 209,415 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 161,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 138,590 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,370 miles

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)

front number plate damaged

parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 31 Mar 2009 108,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,465 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake high but witnin limits

o/s/f foglamp glass broken

Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,321 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 62,373 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 YKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YKJ, 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 YKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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