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KY53 CNV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

266,225 mi
Last recorded266,225 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 CNV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 266,225 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 266,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 259,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 259,816 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track rod ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking At the Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Silencer corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 253,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 253,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 256,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 246,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 234,927 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 234,927 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 223,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 209,221 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner trackrod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner trackrod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 209,221 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner trackrod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner trackrod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 194,516 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear ( only visible when wheels are rotated)

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

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

Offside front strut top mounting slightly tight on lock to lock

Pass 2 Sep 2014 194,516 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of uneven wear ( only visible when wheels are rotated)

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

Offside front strut top mounting slightly tight on lock to lock

Fail 4 Sep 2013 179,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pad appears to be loose in caliper (all securing devices present)

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

Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 179,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake pad appears to be loose in caliper (all securing devices present)

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

Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2012 163,613 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 163,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 148,700 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 148,642 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 134,006 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 134,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 123,445 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 123,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 110,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 86,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 62,696 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 62,696 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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KY53 CNV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 KY53 CNV, 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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KY53 CNV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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