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KU03 ZPP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,711 mi
Last recorded141,711 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 141,711 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 141,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2015 131,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint drop link, has play in ball joint. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cracked lense (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 131,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint drop link, has play in ball joint. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cracked lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 114,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,971 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 108,971 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 105,684 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,682 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2010 98,477 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 98,465 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,159 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low [inner edge]

offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT [inner edge]

Fail 28 Apr 2009 91,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn low [inner edge]

offside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT [inner edge]

Pass 1 May 2008 72,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,073 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 ZPP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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