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KU03 BFL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,636 mi
Last recorded117,636 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BFL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 113,098 miles

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

offside and nearside rear track control arm balljoints have slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2015 113,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

offside and nearside rear track control arm balljoints have slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,502 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear track control linkages have slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,686 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear disc badly grooved

Pass 7 Apr 2012 90,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,385 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,178 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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KU03 BFL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU03 BFL registered?

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

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