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KP53 HFR

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,574 mi
Last recorded150,574 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HFR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 150,574 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 145,616 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 145,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,151 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 138,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,282 miles

DPF light on

Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,168 miles

D P F LIGHT ON

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top bearing rough on rotation

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger almost rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body showing rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside seals damaged near jacking points

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside seals damaged near jacking points

dpf light on

Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,585 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger almost rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body showing rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside seals damaged near jacking points

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside seals damaged near jacking points

dpf light on

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,396 miles

DPF light on

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,928 miles

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 106,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

dpf light on.

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,305 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,465 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Fail 24 Oct 2011 41,465 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,344 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,255 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,947 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,612 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brakes slightly out of balance

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 HFR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KP53 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

KP53 HFR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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