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KJ53 HTV

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,904 mi
Last recorded107,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 HTV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,904 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 107,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from the windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,979 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 80,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,575 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,388 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,298 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 70,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 35,776 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 35,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KJ53 HTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KJ53 HTV, 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 KJ53 HTV registered?

KJ53 HTV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is KJ53 HTV safe to buy?

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