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KM53 OPY

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,350 mi
Last recorded165,350 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,350 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2016 165,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2015 153,749 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 153,749 miles

Front registration plate delaminated delaminated across large sections of characters (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort failed on test (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 137,565 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,379 miles

nsf + osf tyres worn near to smooth on edges and perishing around tread attension soon needed

osr + osf tyres between 2 to 2.2mm tread lowest points will soon need attension

Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust box strap broken at top but still supported at time of test

slight corrosion to all 4 brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads worn/corroded

turbo noisy

wipers worn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads worn/corroded

turbo noisy

wipers worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,108 miles

n/s of front undertray loose

Pass 22 Oct 2007 81,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,782 miles

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

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 OPY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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