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HJ53 VUC

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,309 mi
Last recorded117,309 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VUC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,309 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot leaking slightly

Offside Front slight damage on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2018 117,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer cv boot leaking slightly

Offside Front slight damage on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 106,149 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,145 miles

Offside rear tyre down to 2.00mm.on outside edge.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 59,145 miles

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

Offside rear tyre down to 2.00mm.on outside edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,116 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,022 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ53 VUC, 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 VUC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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