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HN53 WFT

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

183,676 mi
Last recorded183,676 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WFT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 183,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 189,626 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 175,860 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 172,860 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 172,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 134,997 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 107,664 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 80,245 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WFT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HN53 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

HN53 WFT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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