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KJ53 ZYE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,875 mi
Last recorded224,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 ZYE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 224,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 224,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 214,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 203,374 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear end of sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 191,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x two (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 181,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides discs are in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding around the edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 181,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides have no beam pattern due to LED headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted in standard headlights (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring fractured at the top of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides discs are in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroding around the edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 170,639 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chip in front windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2020 157,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue gearbox areas

under body general corrosion

Fail 27 Dec 2019 157,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue gearbox areas

under body general corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 148,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 148,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 138,735 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake pad warning sensor wire cut

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush ON LIMIT NOW (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak gearbox area

oil residue under tray areas

Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,135 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 111,442 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,856 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,591 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,794 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 27,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers poor

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 ZYE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ53 ZYE, 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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KJ53 ZYE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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