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YK03 XAY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 XAY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 101,422 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2016 101,419 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 82,113 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,651 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,485 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 74,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,196 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad low wear warning light wires broken at strut

Fail 10 Feb 2011 69,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad low wear warning light wires broken at strut

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,000 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,589 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,131 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 37,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YK03 XAY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK03 XAY, 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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YK03 XAY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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