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FG53 HLF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,525 mi
Last recorded211,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HLF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 211,525 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s outer sill dented

play in rear hubbushes

rear discs corroded

rear exaust loose

wrear in n/s front drop link

Fail 19 Jul 2011 211,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s outer sill dented

play in rear hubbushes

rear discs corroded

rear exaust loose

wrear in n/s front drop link

Pass 28 Jul 2010 203,964 miles

advise engine cover insecure

advise rightrear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust rear joint corroded and middle pipe wearing thin

Fail 28 Jul 2010 203,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

advise engine cover insecure

advise rightrear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust rear joint corroded and middle pipe wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2009 197,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate faded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 194,340 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 174,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 124,862 miles

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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FG53 HLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG53 HLF, 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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FG53 HLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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