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KU53 TVX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

275,233 mi
Last recorded275,233 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 275,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 269,293 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate delaminated

surface rust on drivers rear brake pipe

surface rust on front cross member

Pass 16 Oct 2023 262,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 255,420 miles

back box slightly loose

Pass 22 Oct 2021 248,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 243,976 miles

slight play in ns drop link

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 24 Oct 2019 236,918 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 224,843 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on boarder line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn edges

Fail 26 Oct 2018 224,843 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on boarder line (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 212,679 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 212,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 200,128 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket before rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 200,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe into rear silencer completely broken off (7.1.2)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket before rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 188,540 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 188,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 175,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 162,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 151,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2011 138,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 126,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 112,966 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 99,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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 TVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

KU53 TVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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