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KU53 WVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,165 mi
Last recorded140,165 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 140,165 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 140,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,199 miles

european headlight aim adjusters fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2009 68,199 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

left hand drive beam setters fitted to both headlights

nearside rear brake disc surface corroding

offside rear brake disc surface corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 57,442 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 57,442 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,902 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,620 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 WVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU53 WVJ registered?

KU53 WVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KU53 WVJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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