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HG53 CUC

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CUC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 128,141 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 124,883 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,654 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 123,654 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 118,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,290 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,289 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,097 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,986 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Passenger side front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,218 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,866 miles

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.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,865 miles

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.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,342 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear subframe surface corroded

Slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,227 miles

Complete new exhaust system fitted.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

New brake discs and brake pads fitted to rear.

Rear subframe has surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,068 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,281 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 36,250 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,250 miles

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.

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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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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