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FH53 EOE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,959 mi
Last recorded173,959 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EOE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 173,959 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 173,959 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 163,697 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 163,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 157,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 152,315 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 127,413 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 127,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,788 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 59,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,802 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,118 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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FH53 EOE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH53 EOE, 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 FH53 EOE registered?

FH53 EOE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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