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KM53 BSY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,339 mi
Last recorded103,339 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 BSY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 103,339 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 102,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 84,724 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 84,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,061 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre close to the limit also wearing on the outer edge

both rear tyre close to the limit

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,973 miles

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

near side rear brake binding

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,466 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 48,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 39,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,910 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 34,896 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,237 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 BSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

KM53 BSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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