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HN53 UHG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,690 mi
Last recorded99,690 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UHG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 99,690 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 89,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,675 miles

Both rear tyres smooth inside edges

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Both rear tyres smooth inside edges

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,230 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,230 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,331 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,331 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,708 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly rusty and pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,562 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,610 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 32,604 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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 12 Jun 2007 22,164 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 UHG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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