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KN53 HSD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

264,766 mi
Last recorded264,766 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 264,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 242,197 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 242,197 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie/stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 214,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 197,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 197,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 181,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play stabalizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 176,783 miles

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

Side repeaters fading

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 176,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Side repeaters fading

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 174,848 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2016 173,307 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 170,155 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 16 Feb 2014 165,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2013 161,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 155,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 150,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 174,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 143,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 131,125 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,548 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 59,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HSD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

KN53 HSD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KN53 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 HSD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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