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KM53 PHA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,009 mi
Last recorded81,009 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 PHA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,009 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 81,001 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner brake pads worn thin

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,689 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,007 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,089 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,706 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,847 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,689 miles

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

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,819 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 2 Dec 2008 18,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r brake low effort

tested with no rear seats fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,940 miles

brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r brake low effort

tested with no rear seats fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,991 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

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 PHA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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