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KU03 AOR

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,221 mi
Last recorded117,221 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 AOR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 117,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf tyre slighty worn on edge

Fail 5 May 2021 117,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf tyre slighty worn on edge

Pass 30 Dec 2019 113,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,804 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 102,801 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,002 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 88,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 80,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,870 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust strap corroded & broken.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 74,870 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust strap corroded & broken.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2009 67,049 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,323 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all components.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,293 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 40,293 miles

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

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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KU03 AOR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KU03 AOR, 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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KU03 AOR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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