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HD53 FBX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,030 mi
Last recorded77,030 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FBX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,030 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 77,030 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,658 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer pipe very rusty

handbrake cable casing rubbing through at rear on both nearside and offside

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer pipe very rusty

handbrake cable casing rubbing through at rear on both nearside and offside

nearside front indicator bulb starting to show white light

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,448 miles

nearside rear coil spring is starting to get rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,897 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 60,897 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,577 miles

front brake discs worn & lipped

front brake pads approx.75% worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,620 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 FBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

HD53 FBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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