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KN53 OLC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,049 mi
Last recorded92,049 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,049 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 92,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,557 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 88,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,087 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,086 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,631 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,397 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 58,397 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2010 55,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 55,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,829 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,998 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 23,998 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 OLC 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 63.6%.

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 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 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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