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KM53 ACJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,859 mi
Last recorded144,859 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ACJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,859 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 130,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2013 120,678 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,377 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,114 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 14 Dec 2009 78,297 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2008 66,550 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 66,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 54,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,099 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 50,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,411 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 ACJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM53 ACJ, 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 KM53 ACJ registered?

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

Is KM53 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 ACJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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