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KM53 ABN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,273 mi
Last recorded150,273 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ABN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 150,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 128,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 128,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

tested in wet condions

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,631 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,109 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 99,060 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,762 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 89,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,532 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,108 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded pitted & in poor condition (recomend replacement)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 75,108 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded pitted & in poor condition (recomend replacement)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,868 miles

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

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,868 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,432 miles

front number plate damaged

underside is muddy

Pass 12 Dec 2008 53,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 53,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,080 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,447 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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KM53 ABN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM53 ABN, 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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KM53 ABN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 December 2003.

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