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KX52 DFN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,482 mi
Last recorded91,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 DFN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,482 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake outer cover/casing worn through

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,482 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake outer cover/casing worn through

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,517 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear outside edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear inside edge

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,322 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,667 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,662 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,073 miles

o/s front brakes very low about 2mm

slight handbrake travel

slight play n/s/f anti rollbar drop link

Fail 13 Jan 2012 75,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front brakes very low about 2mm

slight handbrake travel

slight play n/s/f anti rollbar drop link

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,028 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 63,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,681 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 52,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 43,751 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,118 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces & not recieving full pad contact.

front brake pads wearing low.

park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,118 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces & not recieving full pad contact.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,763 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs are in poor condition both inner faces not recieving full pad contact.

Fail 24 Jan 2006 25,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front brake discs are in poor condition both inner faces not recieving full pad contact.

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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KX52 DFN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KX52 DFN, 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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KX52 DFN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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