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KN53 OHV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

191,183 mi
Last recorded191,183 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 191,183 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 191,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension, link arm outer ball joint worn badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Hub has been damaged threads on ball joint exposed. not securely attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 191,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough Universal joint. (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 184,421 miles

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

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

Fuel filler release broke and stiff but still operational.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F headlight slightly loose.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 184,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed pad wear wiring (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

Fuel filler cap release handle broken

Fuel filler cap sticking

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod End Slight Play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drivers Seat Belt Slow When Retracting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Side Repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 165,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 165,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 165,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush tie bar bush excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front seat back does not seem fully secure

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 151,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,696 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 131,695 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,807 miles

Front number plate cracked..O/s/r tyre tread low...N/s/r brake pads low....

Fail 20 Nov 2013 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front number plate cracked..O/s/r tyre tread low...N/s/r brake pads low....

Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,002 miles

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)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,267 miles

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

front discs scoded

rear discs scoded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,596 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 98,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,788 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,008 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper split but clearing screen ok

Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,459 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 OHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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