2003 Peugeot 406 2.2L Diesel · KU53 AEF
2003 Peugeot 406 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 167,915 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 406
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KU53 AEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KU53 AEF Mileage History
- 10/11/2022158,126 mi
- 14/12/2023161,191 mi+3,065 mi
- 14/12/2023161,191 mi
- 18/12/2025167,915 mi+6,724 mi
Average of roughly 3,153 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KU53 AEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Peugeot 406 (KU53 AEF) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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