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KU03 ZHJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,775 mi
Last recorded76,775 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,775 miles

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

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

Nail in tread of O/S/R tyre

Screw in tread of N/S/R tyre

Unable to fully inspect step sills, due to covers fitted

Unable to inspect wheel bolts, due to wheel covers fitted

Unable top fully inspect under bonnet, due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2013 76,775 miles

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

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

Nail in tread of O/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Screw in tread of N/S/R tyre

Unable to fully inspect step sills, due to covers fitted

Unable to inspect wheel bolts, due to wheel covers fitted

Unable top fully inspect under bonnet, due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside windowscreen wiper blade is split

offside front ABS ring is cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2012 74,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside windowscreen wiper blade is split

offside front ABS ring is cracked

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,386 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine noisy on idle

handbrake cables starting to fray

Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 50,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,463 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,051 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,432 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 28,415 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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 ZHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

KU03 ZHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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