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KN53 FOJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,581 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 90,306 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,444 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 89,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 85,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 67,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,578 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,324 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,324 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 50,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 8 May 2013 46,378 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 46,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 badly worn

Pass 3 May 2012 44,523 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 44,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,553 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,026 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,961 miles

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

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

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 FOJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

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

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