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KU03 HCG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,773 mi
Last recorded176,773 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 HCG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 176,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 160,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 158,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 102,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside front inner rack joint slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2014 102,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,294 miles

front brake imbalance.

n/s rear handbrake reading low.

slight interaction on n/s rear lamp.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 87,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance.

n/s rear handbrake reading low.

slight interaction on n/s rear lamp.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 71,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 May 2011 70,737 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 66,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 66,804 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,877 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 HCG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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