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CF53 BHV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

227,638 mi
Last recorded227,638 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BHV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2013 227,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 212,199 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 201,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 201,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 191,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 181,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 172,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 164,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 153,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 133,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 114,844 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 107,327 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 107,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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CF53 BHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CF53 BHV, 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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CF53 BHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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