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KU53 UEE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,881 mi
Last recorded228,881 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 UEE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 228,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 21 Nov 2016 211,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 199,615 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 199,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 182,872 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2014 187,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2013 176,431 miles

slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 14 Nov 2013 176,009 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 165,924 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 165,657 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 141,898 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 141,802 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 135,146 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 135,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 123,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 103,984 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 56,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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 UEE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEE, 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 UEE registered?

KU53 UEE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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