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KU53 TZO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,057 mi
Last recorded69,057 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 TZO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine under tray fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to open fuel flap

very bad oil leaks

Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,056 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

engine under tray fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

unable to open fuel flap

very bad oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,422 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,342 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,841 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 52,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,009 miles

engine oil on minimum

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,074 miles

front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,425 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 TZO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

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

Is KU53 TZO safe to buy?

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