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KU03 ZYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 ZYJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 134,051 miles

indicator stalk worn

oil leak gearbox ?

osf brake pipe slightly bent

osf disc inner face corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 134,047 miles

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

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

engine-management light on

h/brake rough in operation

indicator stalk worn

nsr back plate heavily corroded

oil leak gearbox ?

osf brake pipe slightly bent

osf disc inner face corroded

osr disc heavily corroded

rear brake inbalance 32%%

Pass 23 May 2012 127,336 miles

engine check light on

exhaust flexi deteriated

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f headlight top bracket broken but does not have exessive movement

o/s/f window covered hole up with bubble rap {window broken}

rear brakes noisy poss inboard shoes build up of rust

Fail 22 May 2012 127,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine check light on

exhaust flexi deteriated

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f headlight top bracket broken but does not have exessive movement

o/s/f window covered hole up with bubble rap {window broken}

rear brakes noisy poss inboard shoes build up of rust

Pass 9 May 2011 113,125 miles

front no plate cracked.

rear back plates slight corrosion x2.

rear rose-bushes os and ns minor wear.

Fail 7 May 2011 113,125 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front no plate cracked.

rear back plates slight corrosion x2.

rear rose-bushes os and ns minor wear.

Pass 19 May 2010 104,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 90,632 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 77,659 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 62,613 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,698 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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