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KN53 FMZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,351 mi
Last recorded175,351 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FMZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 175,351 miles

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

Offside rear tyre weraing thin on the inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 160,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 160,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 140,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 140,507 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 121,069 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 121,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear pad retainer clip missing

Rear discs corroded to excess

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,465 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 98,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 55,856 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,033 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 FMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMZ, 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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What year was KN53 FMZ registered?

KN53 FMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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