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KR52 EXB

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,225 mi
Last recorded114,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 EXB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet struts weak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet struts weak

slight corrosion on inner surface of both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet struts weak

slight corrosion on inner surface of both front brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet struts weak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

very slight play in o/s/rear and n/s/rear track arm bushes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,241 miles

very slight play in o/s/rear and n/s/rear track arm bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,080 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN LIPPED.

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,611 miles

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

wear to o/s and n/s rear tie rod ball joints

Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wear to o/s and n/s rear tie rod ball joints

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,411 miles

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to limits

o/s/r tyrewalls perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,623 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 39,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,419 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,631 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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KR52 EXB 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 66.7%.

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 KR52 EXB, 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 KR52 EXB registered?

KR52 EXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is KR52 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 EXB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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