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KN53 LJO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,436 mi
Last recorded147,436 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 147,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,982 miles

rear brake balance

Fail 22 Aug 2016 135,978 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake balance

Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 126,733 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake balance slightly pulsating

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside front brake disks worn,corroded and lipped

offside and nearside rear brake disks badly corroding

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,499 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 103,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,420 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 69,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,725 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,569 miles

front brake discs worn to limit

rear brake discs scoring

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,707 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,707 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,155 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,155 miles

Offside Rear 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 LJO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

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

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