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KN53 EWO

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

299,619 mi
Last recorded299,619 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 EWO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 299,619 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 299,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 288,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front brake pads worn approx 85%

Fail 6 Nov 2014 288,843 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front brake pads worn approx 85%

Pass 12 Nov 2013 263,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 263,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 237,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs badley worn

front brake pads worn approx 75%

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 212,413 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs have some wear

Fail 25 Oct 2010 185,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre has cut in outer side wall but no cords showing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 185,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre has cut in outer side wall but no cords showing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 160,754 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 160,754 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 132,611 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 107,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,164 miles

very small chips in windscreen. †n/s/f tyre edges wearing low. †small split in o/s/f tyre not to cords. †

Fail 3 Oct 2006 75,164 miles

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

very small chips in windscreen. †n/s/f tyre edges wearing low. †small split in o/s/f tyre not to cords. †

Fail 29 Sep 2006 75,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

very small chips in windscreen. †n/s/f tyre edges wearing low.

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 EWO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 KN53 EWO, 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 EWO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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