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KM53 OVU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OVU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 122,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,855 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 117,712 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reading 5.19 and limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to limit 205/55/16 falken (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw central

Fail 19 Jun 2024 104,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.81 average reading 6.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not secured in place (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder close to limit 205/55/16 falken (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw central

Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,289 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe condition

Fail 16 Jun 2023 93,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 Falken plus badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe condition

Pass 18 Jun 2022 85,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,682 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded SLIGHT CORROSION (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 71,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,974 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 68,737 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. has no fore and aft movment (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,857 miles

park brake only just met minimum 16% may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Nov 2018 58,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs done kd adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs done kd adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

park brake only just met minimum 16% may require adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,035 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,480 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 45,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit damaged on outer wall (nail in tread) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 43,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,760 miles

n/s windscreen washer not working

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,695 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

both rear brake discs heavily pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front disc inner face corroded

unable to see thickness of front & rear inner brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,637 miles

advise all tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,095 miles

wiper blades split (advise)

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 OVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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