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SH53 KMX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

243,282 mi
Last recorded243,282 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 KMX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 243,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 218,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 192,606 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 161,505 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 137,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 19 Dec 2011 137,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2011 125,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 108,300 miles

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 Dec 2008 108,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,533 miles

rear discs scored and pitted

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Nov 2007 87,533 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear discs scored and pitted

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,454 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 66,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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SH53 KMX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH53 KMX, 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 SH53 KMX registered?

SH53 KMX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is SH53 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 KMX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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