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ML03 KYX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 KYX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,210 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 131,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 126,928 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip centre bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 122,076 miles

Oil leak offside sill has damage ()

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

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 13 Dec 2017 122,067 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

damage to offside sill

drivers seat has slight movement

front number plate has a badly positioned screw

Fail 30 Nov 2017 121,868 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

damage to offside sill

drivers seat has slight movement

front number plate has a badly positioned screw

Pass 29 Nov 2016 118,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 114,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,485 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 101,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 88,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

chip in remainder of swept zone

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,544 miles

chip in remainder of swept zone

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,779 miles

slight blow from centre section to rear box joint

slight play in near side track rod end

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,361 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,987 miles

windscreen chiped reminder swept area not in A zone

Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

windscreen chiped reminder swept area not in A zone

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,931 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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ML03 KYX 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 70%.

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 ML03 KYX, 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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What year was ML03 KYX registered?

ML03 KYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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