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KJ52 UNB

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 UNB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,404 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 70,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 69,021 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,575 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,601 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,601 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,851 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,867 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,626 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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KJ52 UNB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KJ52 UNB, 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 KJ52 UNB registered?

KJ52 UNB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is KJ52 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ52 UNB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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