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KY53 RXL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,765 mi
Last recorded154,765 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 RXL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 154,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 154,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 147,044 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER TREAD AREAS.

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,258 miles

indicator switch slightly weak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 135,258 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

handbrake requires adjustment

indicator switch slightly weak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,345 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm

offside front upper strutt bearing part seized

Fail 29 Aug 2013 127,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm

offside front upper strutt bearing part seized

rear brake pads worn and discs corroded , wheels not removed

Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,873 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs ridged

Fail 16 Aug 2012 116,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs ridged

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,723 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both front brake discs (ridged)

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,713 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both front brake discs (ridged)

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,733 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 91,733 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover clips deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 79,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres down to 2mm

Fail 11 Sep 2008 69,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres down to 2mm

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,324 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 RXL 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 KY53 RXL, 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 RXL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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