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KU53 UAC

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 115,629 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 104,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear discs corroded

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat (belt not tested)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 94,892 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 94,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 84,265 miles

** FLOOR MOUNTED FUEL COOLER DAMAGED/INSECURE **

** FUEL LEVEL LOW **( LIGHT ON )

** P.E.F. FLUID TANK GAURD DAMAGED / HANGING DOWN **

** SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S END / JOINT **

*** FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS / DISCS POSS > 15,000 MILES ***

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 6.0MM , O/S/R & N/S/R = 7.0MM , SPARE = 9.0MM .

Pass 6 Jul 2007 84,265 miles

** FLOOR MOUNTED FUEL COOLER DAMAGED/INSECURE **

** FUEL LEVEL LOW **( LIGHT ON )

** P.E.F. FLUID TANK GAURD DAMAGED / HANGING DOWN **

** SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S END / JOINT **

*** FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS / DISCS POSS > 15,000 MILES ***

DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEALS LEAKING

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

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 6.0MM , O/S/R & N/S/R = 7.0MM , SPARE = 9.0MM .

Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F N& N/S/F TYRES = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/R = 2.0MM, **LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES WORN UNEVENLY.

WASHER JET ALIGNMENT POOR

Fail 20 Jul 2006 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F N& N/S/F TYRES = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/R = 2.0MM, **LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES WORN UNEVENLY.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

WASHER JET ALIGNMENT POOR

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 UAC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

KU53 UAC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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