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FG53 HLY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,218 mi
Last recorded140,218 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HLY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 140,218 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS Ring Broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2017 140,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on CV joint (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed and corroded within 30cm (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed and corroded within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed and corroded within 30cm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Smear of fuel around fuel tank

Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,336 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,500 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 126,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 117,906 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,597 miles

front tyres near limit + n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,733 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 95,733 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,678 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,674 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 73,597 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear tyres near limit

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,597 miles

rear tyres near limit

Fail 5 Sep 2007 62,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 53,385 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HLY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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