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KU03 ZVX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 ZVX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,622 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 105,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,918 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 99,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

presented as 5 seater, both rear additional seats stowed away

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 26 Feb 2020 88,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal reflector insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front hot stop from headlamp aim

indicator stalk worn and faulty when indicating

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front lower inner wheel arch plastic cover fouling wishbone

Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front lower inner wheel arch plastic cover fouling wishbone

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,339 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,870 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,748 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

no plates starting to deteriorate

osf brake pad wear wire broken

rear brake discs pitted

slight play in osr hub bush

Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,146 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,870 miles

no plates delaminating

front brake discs pitting

handbrake cables deteriorating

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,404 miles

indicator stalk worn

nsf tyre worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,203 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 37,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 24,394 miles

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

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 ZVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

KU03 ZVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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