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KN53 NGE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,717 mi
Last recorded153,717 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 153,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 153,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 141,228 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 141,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 130,632 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 122,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (earth fault) (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 111,166 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (broken) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (earth fault) (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 101,216 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,797 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,797 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,405 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 65,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,494 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,331 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both side repeaters faded in colour.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,085 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 NGE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NGE, 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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KN53 NGE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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