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KU03 ZRA

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,018 mi
Last recorded122,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 ZRA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 122,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 122,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 105,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,419 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 88,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 88,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 82,633 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR DISCS PITTING

Fail 15 Apr 2011 74,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs wearing/ rear discs scoring

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,644 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,171 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seat to nsr

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 38,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,536 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,536 miles

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

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

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 ZRA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

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

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