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KU03 CEJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,678 mi
Last recorded116,678 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CEJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,678 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,678 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 113,736 miles

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

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

centre seatbelt not available at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2014 113,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

centre seatbelt not available at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,059 miles

1/2 of O/S/r side light not working

Horn poor

Slight play N/S/R drop link

Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,640 miles

Headlamp switch loose

N/S/R droplink play / noise

O/S/R inner side light out

Fail 23 Mar 2012 104,639 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch loose

N/S/R droplink play / noise

O/S/R inner side light out

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,983 miles

Horn operation poor

O/S mirror needs changing / glass?

O/S/R inner side light not working

Oil level low

Fail 29 Mar 2011 97,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust very close / touching floor . Noise on starting!

Horn operation poor

O/S mirror needs changing / glass?

O/S/R inner side light not working

Oil level low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 86,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,103 miles

indicator switch poor

rear exhaust box very poor

Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,937 miles

All tyres look poor. Rear exhaust box poor. Fronbt brake pads look low. Centre rear seat belt nmot moving / not tested. Coolant leaj on block.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,937 miles

All tyres look poor. Rear exhaust box poor. Fronbt brake pads look low. Centre rear seat belt nmot moving / not tested. Coolant leaj on block.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 35,879 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 35,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 CEJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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