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KY53 CJE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,841 mi
Last recorded104,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 CJE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 104,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,536 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,533 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,834 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corrosion

offside window inop.

rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,531 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corrosion

offside window inop.

rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,979 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,511 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,107 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,787 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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KY53 CJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KY53 CJE, 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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KY53 CJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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