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KU03 CBY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,711 mi
Last recorded69,711 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CBY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,951 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 65,433 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,425 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,480 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 62,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,996 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,984 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,197 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956515 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM CRACKS IN THE TREADS NOT EXPOSING CORD/PLY. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM CRACKS IN THE TREADS NOT EXPOSING CORD/PLY. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,915 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,787 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,395 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,927 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,762 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 17,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,450 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 CBY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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