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KU03 ZPN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,157 mi
Last recorded88,157 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,157 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,476 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 84,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,579 miles

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

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)

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

low effort offside handbrake

Fail 20 Oct 2015 82,563 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,890 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 78,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,772 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 76,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,037 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,738 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres have surface cracking over tread areas,and N/s. is close to limits of wear on inner area.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,738 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have surface cracking over tread areas,and N/s. is close to limits of wear on inner area.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,714 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 65,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,304 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,144 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 ZPN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

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

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