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KY53 CKJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,657 mi
Last recorded156,657 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 CKJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 156,657 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Dec 2016 156,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Dec 2015 129,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 129,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,333 miles

Both front top strut bearings tight.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 110,333 miles

Both front top strut bearings tight.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2014 102,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 78,618 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,475 miles

all 4 tyres outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,182 miles

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

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 CKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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