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HN53 VMW

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,980 mi
Last recorded164,980 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 VMW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 164,980 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 164,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 153,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 141,189 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 141,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 125,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 110,584 miles

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

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2009 110,584 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 98,388 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 91,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs rigid

rear number plate discoloured

slight dampness around steering rack

slight engine oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,259 miles

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

rear brake discs rigid

rear number plate discoloured

slight dampness around steering rack

slight engine oil leak

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 22 Sep 2006 69,250 miles

1) FRONT BRAKE DISC'S AND BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN LOW

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,250 miles

1) FRONT BRAKE DISC'S AND BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN LOW

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 VMW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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