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HN53 NMJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,015 mi
Last recorded167,015 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 NMJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2016 167,015 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2016 167,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2015 140,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2015 140,001 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 117,981 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,981 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 101,883 miles

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

rear service brake performance seems rather low?

some corrosion to lower areas -especially to exhaust and rear brake pads and pins

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,903 miles

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

slight signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,600 miles

some components showing corrosion -especially exhaust

Fail 4 Jan 2011 79,597 miles

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

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

some components showing corrosion -especially exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,648 miles

rear brake pad pins corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2009 67,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake pad pins corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,233 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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HN53 NMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN53 NMJ, 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 HN53 NMJ registered?

HN53 NMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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