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KN53 SYF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

180,397 mi
Last recorded180,397 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 180,397 miles

Rear sud frame corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2025 180,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sud frame corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 175,268 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 175,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 166,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 156,237 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 156,231 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,993 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Sep 2020 138,729 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Sep 2020 138,729 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,215 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 131,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,146 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 122,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,075 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

O/S/F TOP STURT MOUNT WORN

Pass 16 Aug 2016 105,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tie bar inner bush slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre perished

tape on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,265 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 72,317 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions not tested due to exhaust gas leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,241 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,051 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,998 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,600 miles

windscreen has bad damage

Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,600 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

windscreen has bad damage

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,469 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 SYF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

KN53 SYF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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