MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,167 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
e.m.l light lit
nearside rear inner position lamp not working
offside rear handbrake cable rubbing on bracket
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
e.m.l light lit
nearside rear inner position lamp not working
offside rear handbrake cable rubbing on bracket
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% on front axle (3.7.B.5b)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust mounting perished and cracking.
Engine management warning light eluminated on dash.
Front brake imbalance on maximum 30% Imbalance.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Passenger side front top strut mount bearing notchy on lock to lock with wheels free.
Fuel tank strap corroded.
Passenger side front tyre wearing on outer edges.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank strap corroded
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management warning light on.
Front brake pads wearing low.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank straps corroded.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine management warning light on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank straps corroded.
Engine under tray fitted
Front brake discs slightly worn
Fuel tank straps corroded
Rear subframe surface corroded
Slight play nearside front drop link
Complete new exhaust system fitted.
Fuel tank straps getting corroded.
New brake discs and brake pads fitted to rear.
Rear subframe has surface corrosion.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
diesel smoke emmisions are at 2.95(1/m) and limit is 3.00(1/m)
front brake imbalance is at 24%
several very small chips throughout windscreen
severe surface corrosion to rear brake components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 CUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 HG53 CUC, 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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HG53 CUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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