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KY03 YRX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,967 mi
Last recorded93,967 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front bumper has a slight scrape

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,472 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 86,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking main front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,577 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,188 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,697 miles

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

michelin 205/60R15 91V

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 YRX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

KY03 YRX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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