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KU53 WVC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,079 mi
Last recorded100,079 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 WVC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 100,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 203,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 202,076 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 189,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 185,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 177,623 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 150,612 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Apr 2013 150,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 121,641 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 121,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,382 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,702 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 57,711 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,196 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

noise on engine when reving

Fail 14 Dec 2007 39,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

noise on engine when reving

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,248 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 WVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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