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KM53 PLF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,019 mi
Last recorded168,019 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 PLF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 168,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 167,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 163,853 miles

advise poor condition of front brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2014 163,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

advise poor condition of front brake discs

Fail 8 Oct 2013 156,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 156,403 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 145,763 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 145,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 123,850 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 123,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 114,506 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Nov 2010 114,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 103,771 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,643 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 88,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,719 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 PLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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