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KU03 CFG

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,513 mi
Last recorded166,513 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 CFG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 166,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 166,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2014 158,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 152,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen scratched

Fail 27 Jul 2013 152,065 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Aug 2012 144,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly loose

windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Aug 2012 144,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

drivers seat slightly loose

windscreen scratched

Pass 8 Aug 2011 136,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar linkage rubber boot split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 113,119 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,091 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,600 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 64,581 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 51,496 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 51,496 miles

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

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 CFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CFG, 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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What year was KU03 CFG registered?

KU03 CFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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