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KU03 BZS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,609 mi
Last recorded109,609 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BZS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 109,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 101,140 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 101,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,850 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 84,151 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear shockers are slightly soft

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

Offside Front Inner slight ply on steering rack

Offside Rear shockers are slightly soft

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at flex y before catalyic and is blowing at center pipe behind back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement break binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear shockers are slightly soft

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

Offside Front Inner slight ply on steering rack

Offside Rear shockers are slightly soft

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,186 miles

brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 May 2015 63,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,308 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,103 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,388 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 35,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,804 miles

2 REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIITTING

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,804 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

2 REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIITTING

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

mild pitting both front brakediscs

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 10,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 7,846 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 BZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 BZS, 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 BZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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