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HJ53 PYB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,202 mi
Last recorded199,202 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 PYB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 199,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 192,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 186,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 181,293 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 174,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 164,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 151,679 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 138,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,097 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2011 109,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake disc's worn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 109,234 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,942 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,368 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,518 miles

N/s/r brake disc is rusty on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,518 miles

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

N/s/r brake disc is rusty on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,884 miles

diesel smoke emmisions are only just within limits

offside rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

severe surface corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Fail 24 Sep 2008 34,884 miles

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

diesel smoke emmisions are only just within limits

offside rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

severe surface corrosion to centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,685 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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HJ53 PYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ53 PYB, 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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HJ53 PYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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