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KX03 ZUC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZUC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 123,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 122,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 122,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,458 miles

Exhaust flexi joint gauze damaged

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,459 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 93,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion on all brake discs

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake a lot lower on nearside

slight corrosion on main brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2014 93,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on all brake discs

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake a lot lower on nearside

slight corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside dipped headlamp light output reduced

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake performance a lot lower on nearside than offside n/s 100 o/s 220

play in nearside rear tie bar

slight play in offside rear tie bar

Fail 14 Aug 2013 93,394 miles

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

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside dipped headlamp light output reduced

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre badly cracked

parking brake performance a lot lower on nearside than offside n/s 100 o/s 220

play in nearside rear tie bar

slight play in offside rear tie bar

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,703 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,703 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,123 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,317 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,998 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 60,825 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,339 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 51,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KX03 ZUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KX03 ZUC, 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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KX03 ZUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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