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KG53 PMY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,966 mi
Last recorded200,966 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 PMY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 200,966 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

aux. belt is ex. deteriorated

bonnet damaged

electric cooling fan is broken

front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

n/s/f fog lamp broken and insecure

n/s/f sidelight is dim

n/s/r suspension arm has play in the bush

o/s/f tyre is wearing low

Fail 18 Jan 2013 200,966 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

aux. belt is ex. deteriorated

bonnet damaged

electric cooling fan is broken

front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded

n/s/f fog lamp broken and insecure

n/s/f sidelight is dim

n/s/r suspension arm has play in the bush

o/s/f tyre is wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 178,715 miles

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

aux. belt is deteriorated

engine noisy

exhaust b/box is corroding

front discs are corroded on inner faces

oil leaks

rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 178,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

aux. belt is deteriorated

engine noisy

exhaust b/box is corroding

front discs are corroded on inner faces

oil leaks

rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 154,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 154,052 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 136,135 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 136,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 121,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 105,146 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,871 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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KG53 PMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KG53 PMY, 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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What year was KG53 PMY registered?

KG53 PMY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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