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2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,583 mi
Last recorded105,583 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 CFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 105,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,577 miles

screen cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 97,577 miles

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

screen cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Crack along bottom of screen but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,350 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,603 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,148 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,035 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KY53 CFU 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 KY53 CFU, 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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KY53 CFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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