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KY03 YKS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,322 mi
Last recorded107,322 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,322 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 107,322 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 100,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 93,003 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s front st/rack arm

Fail 1 May 2012 93,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s front st/rack arm

Pass 3 May 2011 84,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 79,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,478 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 57,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,414 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 42,414 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine cover insecure

offside front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,953 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 YKS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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