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KU53 UKW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,053 mi
Last recorded110,053 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,053 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,221 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 105,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

n/s front brake sensor wire broken

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are starting to corrode on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes are worn

offside rear tyre is worn

slight missfire???

Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,796 miles

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

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

front brakes are worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,801 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 UKW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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