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KM53 BWK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,280 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 100,264 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,940 miles

n/s/r upper stabiliser link has slight play in bush

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,638 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,146 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs scord slightly

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Nov 2009 38,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,855 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BWK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BWK, 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 BWK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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