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KU53 GFG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,431 mi
Last recorded109,431 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,779 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,328 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,541 miles

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)

Rear brake discs corroded

Tear in n/s front wiper blade rubber

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 89,541 miles

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)

Rear brake discs corroded

Tear in n/s front wiper blade rubber

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,434 miles

Rear brakke discs lightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakke discs lightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,259 miles

inner face of offside rear brake disc corroded

rear service brake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,008 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,422 miles

front brake discs worn & pads wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2008 62,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn & pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,592 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner faces of rear discs corroded

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 GFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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