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KU03 ZXN

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 ZXN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 146,709 miles

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

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

additive tank missing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 146,709 miles

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

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

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

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

additive tank missing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 142,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 135,069 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 135,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 130,602 miles

Air bag light on.

Both front discs worn and pitted.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 125,932 miles

Offside wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,857 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r parking brake cable outer casing damaged

o/s/r parking brake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,952 miles

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

NS mirror insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 91,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NS mirror insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Spare tyre has no tread throughout its central 3/4

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

fuel cap light on

part of o/s wiper broke

Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

fuel cap light on

part of o/s wiper broke

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,264 miles

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

both front washers partly blocked

Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front washers partly blocked

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,675 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 ZXN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

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

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