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KG53 UJW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,565 mi
Last recorded164,565 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 UJW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 164,565 miles

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

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

Oil leak

N/S/F tyre has deep cut to outer wall

Pass 13 Sep 2011 154,582 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 154,582 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 143,309 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 143,309 miles

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

Park brake nearing stops

Pass 4 Sep 2009 137,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 127,598 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 117,545 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 107,121 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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KG53 UJW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KG53 UJW, 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 KG53 UJW registered?

KG53 UJW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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