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DU53 HZM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,950 mi
Last recorded146,950 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HZM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,950 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,200 miles

Offside Dip beam pattern poor

Rear suspension both sides small tie rods play in joints

Fail 23 Aug 2016 114,200 miles

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

Offside Dip beam pattern poor

Rear suspension both sides small tie rods play in joints

Pass 29 Aug 2015 107,990 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 103,323 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,698 miles

brake discs alround have very poor surfaces but not weakend and pass efficintcy brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 30 Oct 2013 100,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake discs alround have very poor surfaces but not weakend and pass efficintcy brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 27 Oct 2012 97,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 97,148 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 93,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,445 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 89,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,704 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 84,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 78,919 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 78,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 71,932 miles

indicator stalk loose in operation

Fail 22 Sep 2007 71,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

indicator stalk loose in operation

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,674 miles

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

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

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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DU53 HZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU53 HZM, 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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DU53 HZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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