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KU53 GFK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 125,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 105,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 105,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,094 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres treads perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,341 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,949 miles

Front disc slightly worn

Fail 14 Feb 2017 60,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front disc slightly worn

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,954 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded and has a small leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,295 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 37,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 37,390 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,469 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 29,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,172 miles

slight surface corroision on the inside of all brake discs

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 GFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

KU53 GFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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