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KU53 UEG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,675 mi
Last recorded73,675 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 UEG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,675 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,341 miles

Age related surface rust to under side

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,611 miles

Corrosion to brake disc inner surfaces.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 62,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,406 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low-nearside rear 2mm.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,823 miles

Airbag warning light is on.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,367 miles

Centre exhaust box baffles sound loose.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,224 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 25,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,912 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,185 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 UEG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

KU53 UEG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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