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KN53 FRV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,119 mi
Last recorded181,119 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 FRV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 181,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 178,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 175,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 172,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 168,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 159,862 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 159,601 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 159,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 155,543 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 155,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,366 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 71,214 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (possible low tyre pressures?)

Engine undertray insecure.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,214 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (possible low tyre pressures?)

Engine undertray insecure.

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,384 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,416 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 FRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

KN53 FRV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is KN53 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 FRV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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