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KN53 EOT

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 EOT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,270 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing seized

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut bearing seized

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,034 miles

slight play in n/s/r link rod

Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in n/s/r link rod

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,774 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,668 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,470 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,184 miles

front and rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 1 Nov 2007 32,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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KN53 EOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN53 EOT, 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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KN53 EOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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