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KN53 MYM

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,020 mi
Last recorded68,020 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 MYM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2012 68,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 65,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2011 65,475 miles

front brake disc pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,739 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,245 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 61,179 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,689 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 51,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,550 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 40,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake fluid reservior slightly low

engine oil level just above minimum requirements.

front brake discs 2MM under minimum thickness.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge bot not dangerous

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 MYM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MYM, 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 MYM registered?

KN53 MYM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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