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KX52 DLF

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,087 mi
Last recorded141,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 DLF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 141,087 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 140,753 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 140,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 140,533 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and underside of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and underside of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 139,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 138,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 138,725 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 137,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 136,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 135,602 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 134,564 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 134,253 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,632 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,175 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 113,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,263 miles

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

tread depth getting low on nearside rear

tread depth getting low on offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 86,411 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 72,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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 DLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KX52 DLF, 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 KX52 DLF registered?

KX52 DLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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