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KY03 ZBC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

257,058 mi
Last recorded257,058 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 257,058 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 257,036 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 232,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 208,423 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 18 Feb 2010 171,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 133,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f slight fluctuation at road wheel while braking

power steering pipe bracket nut missing

Pass 5 Dec 2007 103,130 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s front alloy wheels fitted to rest

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,391 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

official stickers in nearside swept area of windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,391 miles

official stickers in nearside swept area of windscreen

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 ZBC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 ZBC registered?

KY03 ZBC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is KY03 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 ZBC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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