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KP53 HDJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HDJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 116,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 116,649 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,380 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 108,380 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 102,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 92,365 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 67,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,120 miles

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

Horn difficult to operate.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side wall on O/S/R tyre cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2009 61,120 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn difficult to operate.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side wall on O/S/R tyre cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 45,024 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs slightly corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,058 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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KP53 HDJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KP53 HDJ, 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 KP53 HDJ registered?

KP53 HDJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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