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HK53 FJP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,870 mi
Last recorded142,870 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 142,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 138,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,508 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 128,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 118,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,244 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 96,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 96,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,498 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 80,896 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 80,896 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 73,593 miles

front no plate starting to discolour

Fail 27 May 2011 73,593 miles

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

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

front no plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 May 2010 68,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 63,907 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 63,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,913 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 53,288 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 53,288 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,034 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 FJP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

HK53 FJP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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