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KN53 FML

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

204,234 mi
Last recorded204,234 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FML
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 204,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front strut top bearing seezed

Fail 24 Apr 2017 204,116 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front strut top bearing seezed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 203,040 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edge

both rear coil springs are corroding

engine has a oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 203,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear coil springs are corroding

engine has a oil leak

engine needed 2 ltrs of oil

Pass 25 Mar 2015 199,915 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 199,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 197,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Jan 2014 197,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 17 Dec 2012 183,377 miles

both rear handbrake cable worn on outter casings

centre exhaust rubber deteriating

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake pad wire damaged

n/s/f wiper worn but clearing screen

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Dec 2012 183,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear handbrake cable worn on outter casings

centre exhaust rubber deteriating

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake pad wire damaged

n/s/f wiper worn but clearing screen

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Dec 2011 166,255 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 166,255 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s front seat belt slightly frayed

slighjt play in o/s rear stabilizer arm

Pass 4 Jan 2011 149,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 134,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,201 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 117,201 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 107,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 107,374 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 94,553 miles

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

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

front nearside tyre slight cut on inside wall ok at time of test.

Fail 3 Jan 2007 94,553 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front nearside tyre slight cut on inside wall ok at time of test.

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 FML is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FML, 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 FML is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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