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KM53 PKD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,298 mi
Last recorded43,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 43,298 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front offside /nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside /nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside upper forward arms inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mil lamp illuminated (pre1/7/2008)

Pass 9 Jan 2025 42,497 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured front offside / nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 42,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 40,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,635 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,239 miles

Oil leak

both front wipers starting to judder

Fail 16 Nov 2010 20,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front wipers starting to judder

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,165 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,886 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 12,001 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 PKD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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