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KU53 APZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 APZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 95,403 miles

Hand brake gravely on operation

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S.Ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S.Ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 95,390 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hand brake gravely on operation

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S.Ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged A.B.S.Ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,314 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 88,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,055 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,054 miles

passenger wiper blade poor.

Pass 6 May 2014 70,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 64,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 58,186 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,676 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 50,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,092 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 48,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Sep 2007 31,844 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,398 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 APZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

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

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