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KY03 YZS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,168 mi
Last recorded181,168 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 181,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on on the inner part of the trade pattern

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the outer face borderline pass (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on the inner part of the tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 175,838 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 175,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 168,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2014 165,400 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 165,395 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 161,410 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 161,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 157,269 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 157,269 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs worn & pitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 152,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2009 139,554 miles

o/s rear indicator lens cracked & tape over.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 139,327 miles

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

o/s rear indicator lens cracked & tape over.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 126,131 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 126,131 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

osr light lens tapped up

Pass 17 Dec 2007 113,307 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 113,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs worn.

o/s rear lamp taped over.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 103,105 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 103,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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