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HN53 EKJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

292,558 mi
Last recorded292,558 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 EKJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 292,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 267,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both catalytic converter rubber mountings split

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 25 Mar 2014 267,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both catalytic converter rubber mountings split

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Apr 2013 245,932 miles

osr tyre on limits !!

Fail 17 Apr 2013 245,831 miles

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

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

centre brake light has bulbs out ( more than 50% working)

osr tyre on limits !!

Pass 2 Apr 2012 215,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 190,909 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 190,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 170,030 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 8 Apr 2009 147,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 118,679 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,226 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 83,225 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 65,516 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HN53 EKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN53 EKJ, 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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HN53 EKJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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