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KU53 CVC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,613 mi
Last recorded153,613 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 CVC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 153,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 152,342 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 152,180 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 151,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 150,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 149,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 146,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 134,573 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,839 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 121,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,870 miles

alot of friction/stiffness in handbrake operation

both front coloured indicator bulbs starting to fade

centre rear exhaust bracket corroded and detached.Exhaust system still secure

corrosion on o/s rear suspension coilspring

just acceptable fading to n/s rear coloured indicator bulb

just acceptable inbalance (rate of increase/decrease) on front brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2013 86,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre rear exhaust bracket deteriating

Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre rear exhaust bracket deteriating

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front droplink boot deteriating

Fail 28 Mar 2011 59,678 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front droplink boot deteriating

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,333 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,532 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,843 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 CVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CVC, 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 CVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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