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KY03 YLB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

294,030 mi
Last recorded294,030 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 294,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 294,030 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 258,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brtake pedal rubber worn

nearside front brake has slight judder

nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall, and nail in tyre

nearside park brake, only works at full extension of lever travel

offside rear antiroll bar clamp welded to vehicle

one bulb out in high level brake light

Fail 18 Oct 2011 258,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brtake pedal rubber worn

nearside front brake has slight judder

nearside front tyre has cuts in side wall, and nail in tyre

nearside park brake, only works at full extension of lever travel

offside rear antiroll bar clamp welded to vehicle

one bulb out in high level brake light

Pass 25 Sep 2010 203,204 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 198,330 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2008 157,393 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2007 110,533 miles

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

both front rims damaged

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2007 110,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front rims damaged

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 73,633 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 177,916 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 177,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake tight

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 YLB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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