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KP53 JFZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,997 mi
Last recorded211,997 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 JFZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 211,997 miles

BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

DPF LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 211,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TO HIGH (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

DPF LIGHT ON

Front PADS AND DISCS BADLY WORN AND NEED REPLACING

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55ZR16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 198,758 miles

Nearside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 189,560 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 189,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 177,266 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 177,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 167,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 155,758 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 147,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,810 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 117,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 106,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,773 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,912 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 81,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

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

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