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KU53 TGO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,783 mi
Last recorded110,783 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 110,783 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 109,066 miles

Play in nearside and offside rear suspension armlinks

Fail 31 Dec 2021 109,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in nearside and offside rear suspension armlinks

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside wiper blade damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,669 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriating

Offside rear upper suspenion link rod has slight play in ball joint

Fail 30 Sep 2019 107,669 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriating

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear upper suspenion link rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,920 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriated

Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriated

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,250 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Small leak on power steering pipes

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front discs worn

Nearside rear tyre sidewall worn

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Small leak on power steering pipes

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,320 miles

Nearside rear indicator fadded

Slight play offside rear track control arm

Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,320 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator fadded

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

Slight play offside rear track control arm

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,052 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 85,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,217 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 TGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

KU53 TGO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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