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KP53 JFK

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,536 mi
Last recorded151,536 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 JFK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,536 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 181,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2013

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2013
Pass 15 Nov 2012 141,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 141,638 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 135,130 miles

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

front and rear discs have surface rust

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 135,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

exhaust has corrosion

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2010 126,907 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 126,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,316 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inside edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,619 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 60,619 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight sweat at pas pipe at front subframe

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,888 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 JFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFK, 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 JFK registered?

KP53 JFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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