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KU53 UJJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,621 mi
Last recorded128,621 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 128,621 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 128,611 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 128,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH FRONT BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 126,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,313 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,734 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 115,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,343 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 87,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,440 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 82,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,045 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 78,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,221 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 49,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,457 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 UJJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol 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 UJJ, 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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KU53 UJJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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