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KU03 BYG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,891 mi
Last recorded106,891 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BYG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 106,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 101,603 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,117 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,191 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 91,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,520 miles

adviser stone chip front screen near-side B-ZONE

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,138 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 80,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 69,691 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,938 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 BYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYG, 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 KU03 BYG registered?

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

Is KU03 BYG safe to buy?

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