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KM53 ACO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

227,378 mi
Last recorded227,378 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 227,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Damage to outer sill panel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 221,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld on front silencer/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 221,694 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld on front silencer/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill panel damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 214,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill panel damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack and at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 214,795 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill panel damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack and at reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 209,422 miles

Central Rear seat belt removed

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 209,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt removed

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 206,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing low - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both N/S + O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 200,343 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component spool valve (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 200,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component spool valve (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 189,196 miles

Hi Viz stop lamp inop

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 189,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hi Viz stop lamp inop

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 179,085 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Deteriorated But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Joint. (7.1.2)

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

Hi Viz Stop Lamp Inop

N/S McPherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened And Slight Play In Top Mount

N/S Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti Roll Bar And Saddle Bush Mounts Corroded

Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Ball Joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 179,084 miles

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

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Deteriorated But Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Joint. (7.1.2)

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

Hi Viz Stop Lamp Inop

N/S McPherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened And Slight Play In Top Mount

N/S Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti Roll Bar And Saddle Bush Mounts Corroded

Slight Play In Steering Rack Inner Ball Joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 171,629 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi viz stop lamp inop

middle and rear exhaust corroded around joints

Fail 8 Mar 2017 171,629 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hi viz stop lamp inop

middle and rear exhaust corroded around joints

Pass 9 Mar 2016 164,118 miles

Centre hi viz brake light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank strap corroded

inner rack arms have sight play

vehicle dirty/muddy

Fail 8 Mar 2016 164,116 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre hi viz brake light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank strap corroded

inner rack arms have sight play

vehicle dirty/muddy

Pass 3 Feb 2015 155,578 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 155,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 146,416 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 140,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r inner position lamp not working.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,562 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r inner position lamp not working.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 134,360 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 134,360 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 125,010 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 124,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 112,002 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 87,204 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,647 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 55,749 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 ACO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ACO, 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 ACO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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