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WN53 KZC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,586 mi
Last recorded256,586 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 KZC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 256,586 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 250,372 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2010 250,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 224,695 miles

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

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

front brake pad wearing sensors broken

Fail 13 Oct 2009 224,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

front brake pad wearing sensors broken

Pass 14 Oct 2008 236,423 miles

NUMBER 3 INJECTOR LEAKING DIESEL.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 236,423 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

NUMBER 3 INJECTOR LEAKING DIESEL.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 196,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 145,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 87,847 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 87,808 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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WN53 KZC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WN53 KZC, 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 WN53 KZC registered?

WN53 KZC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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