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KU03 BBX

2003 Peugeot 407

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,166 mi
Last recorded232,166 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 40770,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 BBX
MakePeugeot
Model407
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 232,166 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)

engine oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2017 232,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

engine oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 221,524 miles

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

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

o/s/f window not working

Pass 10 Nov 2015 207,529 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 179,759 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 153,356 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 153,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/s handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,926 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 126,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,652 miles

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,068 miles

centre upper stop light not working

o/s/r tyre inner / outer walls cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2010 73,068 miles

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

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

centre upper stop light not working

o/s/r tyre inner / outer walls cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,358 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust boot missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,981 miles

STRONGLY ADV, Rear brake discs corroded, Front brake discs worn, Full brake inspection, Rear brake imbalnce, o/s/f link bar top and lower covers split, Chips in front screen, Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Suspect front brake pads low.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,961 miles

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

STRONGLY ADV, Rear brake discs corroded, Front brake discs worn, Full brake inspection, Rear brake imbalnce, o/s/f link bar top and lower covers split, Chips in front screen, Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 29,642 miles

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

offside front foglamp glass cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,642 miles

offside front foglamp glass cracked

How Reliable is the Peugeot 407?

Based on 927,405 MOT tests across 68,662 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
7,957
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
68,662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,621
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 28,992
Registration plate lamp not working 28,081
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 23,888
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,900
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KU03 BBX is a 2003 Peugeot 407 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 407 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 70,795 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 407 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,621 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU03 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 407 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 407 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU03 BBX is a 2003 Peugeot 407, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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