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KP53 HMD

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,873 mi
Last recorded195,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 HMD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 195,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 194,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 194,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 191,463 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 191,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 188,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 186,066 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 186,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 183,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 179,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 176,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 176,591 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 169,499 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN DROP LINK

Pass 18 Jan 2016 169,344 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 151,673 miles

slight play,nsr, suspension tie-bar.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 140,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,032 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 103,761 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads 70-80% worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 79,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 66,847 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,161 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 58,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,196 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 HMD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

KP53 HMD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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