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KU53 APF

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,918 mi
Last recorded165,918 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 APF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 165,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 146,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 121,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,039 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 99,039 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,400 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 76,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,162 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,051 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,051 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen

tow bar ball slightly obscures rear number plate

Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

tow bar slightly obscures rear number plate

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 APF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 APF, 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 KU53 APF registered?

KU53 APF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 APF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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