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KD53 NHK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,844 mi
Last recorded169,844 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 NHK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 169,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 167,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

door glass temp

hand brake stiff requires a lot of effort

wiper blades hard

Pass 30 May 2014 165,082 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 162,467 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 162,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 137,959 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 137,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

rear brake discs rusty and pitted (recommend replace)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,430 miles

Both front ABS rings fractured

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

Noise from alternator area

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 121,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Little reserve travel on handbrake

OSF ABS ring cracked - ABS warning light not on

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,674 miles

Advanced travel to park brake lever

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 75,343 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 43,611 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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KD53 NHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD53 NHK, 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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KD53 NHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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