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KM53 OPV

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OPV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,668 miles

ABS SYSTEM SLOW TO RELEASE , ADVISE INSPECTION

Fail 5 Sep 2022 107,668 miles

ABS SYSTEM SLOW TO RELEASE , ADVISE INSPECTION

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 106,942 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,135 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 105,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,800 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,755 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,099 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 102,099 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,340 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,980 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,497 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 84,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,072 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,070 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

n/s/r disc rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,270 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,262 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs rusty on eged

slight play o/s steering rank

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OPV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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