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KG53 RTZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 RTZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 151,178 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,208 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 133,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot lock mechanism missing, but still able to open and shut

exhaust downpipe rubber mounting split

ignition barrel/steering lock slightly insecure, but steering lock still operational

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside front brake disc inner face worn

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside door mirror casing/glass taped on

offside door mirror slightly insecure

offside front fog light not working

offside front outer sill damaged

offside rear brake disc outer face slightly pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 133,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

boot lock mechanism missing, but still able to open and shut

exhaust downpipe rubber mounting split

ignition barrel/steering lock slightly insecure, but steering lock still operational

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside front brake disc inner face worn

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside door mirror casing/glass taped on

offside door mirror slightly insecure

offside front fog light not working

offside front outer sill damaged

offside rear brake disc outer face slightly pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 166,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 116,652 miles

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

air bag light on

rear box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 116,642 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

rear box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 106,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,026 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket brokn.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,629 miles

cut in sidewall o/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cut in sidewall o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2008 55,794 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs severely corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,794 miles

Front brake discs severely corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2008 55,792 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air bag light on

offside rear tyre has nail in and is close to legal limit

front brake discs heavy corrosion and deep lipping

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,013 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 RTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 KG53 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

KG53 RTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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