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KU03 ZNG

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,887 mi
Last recorded113,887 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 ZNG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 113,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 110,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,878 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,274 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,141 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 106,141 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,302 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,566 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 98,563 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge badly worn. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,272 miles

O/S/F Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 91,260 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F Tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Wear in N/S/R tie bar.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,896 miles

Wear in N/S/R tie bar.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,494 miles

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

rear exhaust support broken/corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,904 miles

Both rear suspension tie bars worn at outer joint area.

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at rear section area.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn at lower attatchment area.

O/S/F Wheel bearing worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,201 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 55,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,925 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,070 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,070 miles

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

0/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyrewall starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,052 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,145 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 ZNG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

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

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