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HF53 DSV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,969 mi
Last recorded174,969 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 DSV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 174,969 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 155,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 155,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 136,050 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 136,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 121,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,980 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 88,870 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,796 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 51,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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HF53 DSV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HF53 DSV, 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 HF53 DSV registered?

HF53 DSV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HF53 DSV safe to buy?

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