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KU53 HVH

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

286,662 mi
Last recorded286,662 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 286,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 284,654 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seats removed

Fail 26 Oct 2020 284,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt installation allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage centre (10.1 (r))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 280,975 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 273,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 267,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 258,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 258,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 250,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and getting corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 242,582 miles

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

n/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2013 235,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 234,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 230,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 227,528 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 222,535 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 222,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 219,213 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 219,213 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 168,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 133,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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