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KY03 YSM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,909 mi
Last recorded186,909 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 186,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 176,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 176,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 166,418 miles

N/S sill damaged.

Fail 26 May 2015 166,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S sill damaged.

Pass 19 May 2014 154,711 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 154,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 143,146 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 143,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 127,526 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 127,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 119,544 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 119,299 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 105,547 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 May 2010 105,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 91,754 miles

antifreeze staining on block (water pump leaking)

indicators over cancelling

Fail 1 May 2009 91,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

antifreeze staining on block (water pump leaking)

indicators over cancelling

Pass 9 May 2008 74,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,108 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,386 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 YSM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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