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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component spool valve (2.1.5 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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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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