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KU53 APO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,464 mi
Last recorded201,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 APO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 201,464 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 201,464 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear one exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Jan 2017 193,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 193,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 185,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 178,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 171,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 167,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 161,065 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 154,298 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 147,914 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 140,117 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 132,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 124,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 111,098 miles

both front tyres geting low tread worn on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,242 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

horn intermitte

o/s wiper worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,260 miles

windscreen chipped

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 APO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KU53 APO, 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 APO registered?

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

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