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KU03 CAE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,040 mi
Last recorded91,040 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,040 miles

side repeater bulbs faded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

side repeater bulbs faded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,225 miles

Offside and nearside side repeaters pale

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,729 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

pin in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,575 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

pin in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,039 miles

offside wiper blade split on ends

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded on rear section

Fail 14 Mar 2013 42,038 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded on rear section

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,045 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections corroding at rear joint

nearside rear outer brake pad starting to wear low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,107 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,107 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,724 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,608 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 CAE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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