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KU03 ZNX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,692 mi
Last recorded149,692 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 ZNX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 149,692 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,837 miles

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

O/S/R tyre has cracking and perishing as well as feathering in tread

Parking brake effort only just passed requirements and is on the 16% minimum

Fail 29 Jul 2017 134,603 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

O/S/R tyre has cracking and perishing as well as feathering in tread

Parking brake effort only just passed requirements and is on the 16% minimum

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,637 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 120,513 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 112,148 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 112,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,799 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 54,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 ZNX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

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

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