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KO53 FEK

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,029 mi
Last recorded159,029 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FEK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 159,029 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 159,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 153,948 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 153,033 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 153,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 144,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front fog lamps damaged

both rear hand brake cable outer cases damaged

engine/gear box oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2018 144,273 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake discs badly corroded and worn to the inner faces (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front fog lamps damaged

both rear hand brake cable outer cases damaged

engine/gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,095 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,276 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Jan 2017 122,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by offside chassis rail. (2.3.3b)

advise rear exhaust box corroding on joint with centre pipe,but secure at present.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 107,384 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage by offside chassis rail. (2.3.3b)

advise rear exhaust box corroding on joint with centre pipe,but secure at present.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,325 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 80,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,740 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 36,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,880 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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KO53 FEK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KO53 FEK, 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 KO53 FEK registered?

KO53 FEK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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