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KN53 FNL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,501 mi
Last recorded79,501 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FNL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,459 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,847 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 73,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Wheel speed ring broken (1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,546 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 69,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,267 miles

engine cover / undertray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,267 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine cover / undertray fitted

o/s/f windscreen wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,015 miles

engine/undertray cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,211 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,401 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 51,400 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner face rear brake discs wearing 3mm on pads

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,808 miles

osf brake discs corrded on inner face

Fail 14 Oct 2010 45,739 miles

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

osf brake discs corrded on inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,726 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,024 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 34,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,547 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,103 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 FNL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

KN53 FNL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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