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KY03 YMX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,873 mi
Last recorded189,873 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 YMX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 189,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 161,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 143,578 miles

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

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

indicator stalk loose

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 143,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

indicator stalk loose

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 134,066 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 134,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,658 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 111,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,528 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 95,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,854 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,406 miles

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

front and rear brakes worn.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear tyre cracking.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YMX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

KY03 YMX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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