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KF53 OHC

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,583 mi
Last recorded155,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 OHC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 155,583 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 155,579 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 149,273 miles

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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 146,418 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 146,418 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 143,438 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 143,381 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 140,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 140,135 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 136,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 136,233 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 131,841 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 126,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 126,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 23 Oct 2006 120,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 113,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KF53 OHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KF53 OHC, 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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KF53 OHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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