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KN53 FNK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FNK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,280 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,068 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,458 miles

front brake discs corroded and in a poor condition

front wiper blades worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber hangers splitting

slight imbalane to front brakes 22%

slight play to o/s/f droplink

Fail 19 Jun 2013 92,287 miles

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

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

Nearside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and in a poor condition

front wiper blades worn

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust rubber hangers splitting

slight imbalane to front brakes 22%

slight play to o/s/f droplink

top "HDI" cover loose

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,907 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r brake disc getting in a poor condition and brake slightly sticking on

o/s/r service brake poor

slight play to o/s/f droplink

Fail 28 Jun 2012 75,907 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r brake disc getting in a poor condition and brake slightly sticking on

o/s/r service brake poor

slight play to o/s/f droplink

Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,369 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,498 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,106 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,607 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 FNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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