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HK53 BBX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,824 mi
Last recorded204,824 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BBX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 204,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 202,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 202,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 192,292 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 192,292 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 175,796 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 175,796 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 148,851 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 148,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/rear door "sticky"

Fail 22 Oct 2011 114,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/rear door "sticky"

Pass 28 Oct 2010 85,474 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 74,906 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 74,906 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 63,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,920 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 BBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HK53 BBX, 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 BBX registered?

HK53 BBX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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