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KU03 CDZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,942 mi
Last recorded138,942 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CDZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,942 miles

N/S/F Outer sill area damaged.

Engine breather pipe broken.

Engine oil leaks.

Slight wear in both rear lateral tie bar ends.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,089 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres perished and worn.

N/S/F Tyre perished and worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Rear brake disc deteriorated.

Fail 9 Sep 2019 138,070 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres perished and worn.

N/S/F Tyre perished and worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Rear brake disc deteriorated.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 137,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,154 miles

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link upper dust cover deteriorated.

Play in N/S/R Tie bar.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,853 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 133,319 miles

Wear in N/S/R Tie bar area.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 130,578 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s rear side light bright

oil leaking on to engine

Pass 31 Aug 2013 128,676 miles

N/S inner side light bright

Fail 28 Aug 2013 128,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 126,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 120,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 120,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,513 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 118,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 106,661 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 106,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,814 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,501 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 CDZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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