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KM53 CXD

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,891 mi
Last recorded69,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 CXD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 65,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,100 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn only in one spot

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 54,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,184 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 48,184 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,806 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 43,806 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,577 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 37,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 37,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,596 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 35,552 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,944 miles

nsf tyre 2.5 nsr tyre 2.5 osr tyre3.0

Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,288 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,288 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,269 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 CXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CXD, 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 CXD registered?

KM53 CXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 CXD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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