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KN53 EPK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,932 mi
Last recorded84,932 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 EPK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,932 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2017 84,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,338 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,862 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc has slight corrosion to in ner surfaces

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2014 48,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc has slight corrosion to in ner surfaces

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,116 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs have slight corosion on inner faces

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,029 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,868 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Fog lamp Inop

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 23 Sep 2008 24,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,261 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 19,201 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,650 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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KN53 EPK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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