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HK53 AEO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,574 mi
Last recorded140,574 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 AEO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 140,574 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 140,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,868 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 122,956 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,934 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mount corroded

rear tie rod bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 107,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,427 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 91,427 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

aux drive belt perished

Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,777 miles

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

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

all tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,732 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,272 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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HK53 AEO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HK53 AEO, 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 HK53 AEO registered?

HK53 AEO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HK53 AEO safe to buy?

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