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YP53 KGX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

282,269 mi
Last recorded282,269 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 KGX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 282,269 miles

Front exhaust mountings split

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 282,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front exhaust mountings split

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 274,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 274,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 266,884 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 259,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 259,065 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 258,757 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

some play in steering rack

wear in headlight switch

Pass 17 Dec 2013 250,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 250,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 245,585 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 245,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,162 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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YP53 KGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YP53 KGX, 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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YP53 KGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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