MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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 ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
indicator switch slightly weak
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
handbrake requires adjustment
indicator switch slightly weak
nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm
offside front upper strutt bearing part seized
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres down to 2mm
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
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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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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