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KM53 ORH

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,406 mi
Last recorded177,406 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ORH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 177,406 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 166,194 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 166,192 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 141,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2007 122,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 102,942 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 102,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,433 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 ORH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM53 ORH registered?

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

Is KM53 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM53 ORH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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