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EN52 HSU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,470 mi
Last recorded165,470 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 HSU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 165,470 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 165,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 152,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 152,789 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 147,426 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 147,376 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 142,402 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

rack dry at time of retest, suspect just steamed cleaned off

rear brake discs corroding

some play in both rear upper tie bar inner bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2015 142,351 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

rear brake discs corroding

some play in both rear upper tie bar inner bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,752 miles

both front tyres close to limit

offside rear brake reading low

slight play in front roll bar links

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper tie bar inner bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 126,285 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 121,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 110,807 miles

some play in n/s/r tie bar

vehicle emitting some black smoke

wiper blades smear

Pass 26 Feb 2008 107,011 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 106,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 98,175 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 98,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EN52 HSU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN52 HSU, 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 EN52 HSU registered?

EN52 HSU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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