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KU53 GHZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,737 mi
Last recorded128,737 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2011 128,737 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 121,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 121,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 107,215 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 107,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 97,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 97,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,663 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,413 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 37,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,036 miles

both rear discs corroded on inner surface

front pads low

n/s head lamp top bracket broken

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 GHZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

KU53 GHZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 GHZ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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