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KF53 WBM

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,723 mi
Last recorded90,723 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 WBM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,723 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 90,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s front brake pad sencor wire broken

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,434 miles

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

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

advise front number plate.

advise o/s r tyre cut outer side wall

Fail 21 Sep 2009 83,432 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise front number plate.

advise o/s front tyre cut on outer side wall.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,548 miles

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

advise condition of o/s rear number plate light.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,309 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 60,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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 WBM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KF53 WBM?

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What year was KF53 WBM registered?

KF53 WBM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is KF53 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF53 WBM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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