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HJ53 ZLU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

234,831 mi
Last recorded234,831 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 234,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 218,529 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 218,525 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 203,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 189,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake backing plate corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight play in n/s rear suspension arm/bush

Fail 27 Feb 2018 189,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake backing plate corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight play in n/s rear suspension arm/bush

Pass 3 Mar 2017 173,210 miles

front brakes worn/rusty

keep check on n/s front and rear tyre depth

n/s rear lamp damaged

slight play in n/s rear suspension arm

Fail 3 Mar 2017 173,209 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brakes worn/rusty

keep check on n/s front and rear tyre depth

n/s rear lamp damaged

slight play in n/s rear suspension arm

weep on pas cooler pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2016 161,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 146,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2015 146,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 133,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 132,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 132,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,940 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 120,940 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,307 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 105,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,743 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2010 88,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,209 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 ZLU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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