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HG53 CVA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,415 mi
Last recorded128,415 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CVA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,415 miles

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 117,944 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 111,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 111,161 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,853 miles

Both front strut tubes corroding

Knock in front suspension legs or strut tops

Light scoring to n/s/r brake disc

Odd headlamps, flat beam n/s standard o/s

Slight distortion to n/s/r road wheel and tyre

Some corrosion to front and rear subframes

Some general deterioration to all suspension bushes

Some wiper damage to screen

Stone chip centre of windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2012 100,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn beyond service limits on inner faces

Both front strut tubes corroding

Knock in front suspension legs or strut tops

Light scoring to n/s/r brake disc

Odd headlamps, flat beam n/s standard o/s

Rear service brake low effort for model

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

Slight distortion to n/s/r road wheel and tyre

Some corrosion to front and rear subframes

Some general deterioration to all suspension bushes

Some wiper damage to screen

Stone chip centre of windscreen

Uneven wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,362 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside outer constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,942 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,015 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

UNDERTRAY RESTRICTING VIEW

Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

UNDERTRAY RESTRICTING VIEW

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre but is not punctured

offside front outer brake pad about 2mm

slight play in steering rack

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 CVA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG53 CVA, 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 HG53 CVA registered?

HG53 CVA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is HG53 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 CVA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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