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KU53 ATV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,614 mi
Last recorded203,614 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ATV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 203,614 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 178,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 151,475 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread left

Both rear springs are corroded

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly perished but no excessive movement

Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front wishbone front bush slightly perished

Offside rear tye bar has slight play in balljoints but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 151,472 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread left

Both rear springs are corroded

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly perished but no excessive movement

Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside front wishbone front bush slightly perished

Offside rear tye bar has slight play in balljoints but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 122,061 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,752 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,737 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,876 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 25,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 ATV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ATV, 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 ATV registered?

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

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