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KR53 AXU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,682 mi
Last recorded51,682 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 AXU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,601 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 50,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 50,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 50,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and well worn on inner and outer edges, valve cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,963 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both white but have wrap round front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blade ends split

Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,950 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both white but have wrap round front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blade ends split

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,342 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened little lip on all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,751 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 27 Nov 2012 38,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,965 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 34,322 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 34,322 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,020 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,020 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,974 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 27,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,731 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 24,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,101 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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KR53 AXU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KR53 AXU, 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 KR53 AXU registered?

KR53 AXU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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