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HK53 YSX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link arm, lower ball joint.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,386 miles

Offside front brake pad wearing low

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake pad wearing low

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,573 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,441 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Very slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,129 miles

Engine cover loose.

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)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 60,129 miles

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

Engine cover loose.

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,891 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,891 miles

emissions reading a little high

some play in steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions reading a little high

some play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,549 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 29,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 YSX 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 77.8%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

HK53 YSX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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