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KU03 CCJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CCJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,933 miles

slight oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2020 111,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leaks

Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,237 miles

Offside mirror is smashed but visibly ok

indicator stalk is floppy

Fail 5 Jul 2019 109,237 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (not connected) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror is smashed but visibly ok

indicator stalk is floppy

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,946 miles

wiper blades in very poor condition

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

Offside door mirror is cracked

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust is deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust is deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

child seat fitted oil leak

indicator switch slightly insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2016 94,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

child seat fitted oil leak

indicator switch slightly insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,831 miles

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

front wiper blades are deteriating

Fail 4 Aug 2015 87,831 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are deteriating

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,667 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades are deteriated

Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,667 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wiper blades are deteriated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2013 77,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,102 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 70,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 40,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel long

Fail 7 Mar 2006 30,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,976 miles

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

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

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 CCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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