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YB53 KZZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

186,499 mi
Last recorded186,499 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KZZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 186,499 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 185,410 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 158,132 miles

O/s/f strut top mount seizing up and not operating correctly.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 158,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f strut top mount seizing up and not operating correctly.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 137,486 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 137,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 114,489 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 114,487 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,502 miles

coil springs slight corrosion ??

front brakes only just within limits 24%?????

o/s/r tyre close too 1.6 limit on edge !!!!

Fail 17 Nov 2011 109,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

coil springs slight corrosion ??

o/s/r tyre close too 1.6 limit on edge !!!!

Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,591 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside and nearside rear parking brake grabbing slightly

offside front ball joint has very little play

offside front c/v gaitor perished

rear coil springs slightly corroded and difficult to asses fully

Fail 17 Nov 2010 94,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

offside and nearside rear parking brake grabbing slightly

offside front ball joint has very little play

offside front c/v gaitor perished

rear coil springs slightly corroded and difficult to asses fully

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,948 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 79,947 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,120 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 66,120 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,279 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 37,279 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

egine cover fitted

sump cover fitted

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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YB53 KZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YB53 KZZ, 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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YB53 KZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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