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HD53 ERO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,820 mi
Last recorded130,820 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 110,105 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 26 May 2016 110,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,914 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 84,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,331 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,502 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,334 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,407 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 ERO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HD53 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

HD53 ERO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is HD53 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 ERO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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