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KM53 OPX

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,752 mi
Last recorded109,752 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OPX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 109,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 109,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 105,746 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 104,332 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 104,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,045 miles

damage on front number plate

front tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2018 97,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

damage on front number plate

front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,933 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,529 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,490 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,466 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,511 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,511 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,778 miles

advisory on perivous test no102959220352

Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine undertray loose

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,196 miles

advisory on perivous test no 374327739308

Fail 3 Dec 2009 61,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray slightly loose

Fail 2 Dec 2008 54,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

under tray slightly loose

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc slightly scored (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 OPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

KM53 OPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for KM53 OPX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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