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KJ53 WPU

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 WPU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 135,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 126,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 118,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 113,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 106,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 106,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,412 miles

drivers mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre has small bulge/lump

Fail 10 Jul 2012 105,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

drivers mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre has small bulge/lump

Pass 13 Jul 2011 103,600 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,600 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,383 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,809 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,809 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 74,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 63,096 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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KJ53 WPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KJ53 WPU, 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 KJ53 WPU registered?

KJ53 WPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ53 WPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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