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KU53 ACX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,408 mi
Last recorded148,408 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ACX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 148,408 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 148,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,766 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 147,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 9 Jan 2018 146,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 144,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 144,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 140,866 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 140,859 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 137,505 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 137,505 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 133,817 miles

engine management light

Pass 17 Oct 2012 129,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 127,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 127,057 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 86,631 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 11 Sep 2008 86,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,345 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,443 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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KU53 ACX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KU53 ACX, 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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KU53 ACX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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