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HD53 DFK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,716 mi
Last recorded168,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 DFK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 168,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 168,683 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog not working

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 151,660 miles

Indicator stalk loose.

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 151,653 miles

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

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

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

Indicator stalk loose.

Nearside Front brake sticking slightly.

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,814 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer sheath wearing thin (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 135,814 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Outer sheath wearing thin (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,818 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 3 Nov 2015 128,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 28 Nov 2014 123,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,343 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 116,343 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,528 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 108,528 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,911 miles

front discs corroded on inside

Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,197 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 83,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sleight damage to o/s front headlamp mounting area.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,610 miles

sleight damage to o/s front headlamp mounting area.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,507 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 69,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,114 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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HD53 DFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

HD53 DFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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