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SH53 KNM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 KNM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,035 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 78,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,806 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r handbrake cable damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,806 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r handbrake cable damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,598 miles

Centre Brake Light 1 out of 5 bulbs inop

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,598 miles

Centre Brake Light 1 out of 5 bulbs inop

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,534 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,249 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 34,249 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 26,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,695 miles

both front tyres weathered

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 KNM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

SH53 KNM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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