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KU53 WVD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

267,272 mi
Last recorded267,272 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 267,272 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 267,271 miles

Fuel tank leaking diesel on bottom of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp condenstated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 265,831 miles

Fuel tank slightly damp but no clear and obvious leak

Noise from engine

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 265,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fuel tank slightly damp but no clear and obvious leak

Noise from engine

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 263,613 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper partially insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2021 263,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front bumper partially insecure

Pass 19 May 2020 261,771 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 261,769 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack & pipes saturated (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 259,252 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight deterioration to front suspension arm bushes n/s & o/s

Pass 13 Apr 2018 256,613 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 256,611 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 252,785 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 252,785 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 248,865 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 248,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 243,214 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 243,214 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 237,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s outer sill damaged

windscreen scratched

Fail 2 Apr 2014 237,239 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s outer sill damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Apr 2013 233,589 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 233,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

n/side outer sill damaged.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 228,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 224,304 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/rear brake disc scored

Pass 24 Apr 2010 219,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 213,191 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 209,874 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 120,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 32,145 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 WVD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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