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HD53 CGK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,901 mi
Last recorded181,901 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 CGK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 181,901 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 181,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2016 169,746 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 169,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 160,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage oil cooler pipe behind front bumper (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 160,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage oil cooler pipe behind front bumper (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 153,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

The exhaust join between the rear silencer and centre pipe is in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2014 153,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

The exhaust join between the rear silencer and centre pipe is in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 146,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 138,198 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 138,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 129,793 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 129,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 122,279 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 113,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HD53 CGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 HD53 CGK, 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 HD53 CGK registered?

HD53 CGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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