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KU03 BZW

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

235,265 mi
Last recorded235,265 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BZW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 235,265 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 208,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 185,051 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 152,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 145,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 107,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 71,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 69,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

spare tyre defective

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 BZW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU03 BZW, 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 BZW registered?

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

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