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HT52 BHX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,728 mi
Last recorded133,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 BHX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp/indicator switch loose

offside front seat belt buckle slightly faulty

Fail 6 Jan 2021 133,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp/indicator switch loose

offside front seat belt buckle slightly faulty

Pass 30 Dec 2019 128,947 miles

Both rear tyres crack/perished in tread

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 122,693 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 122,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 116,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,896 miles

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,879 miles

Catalytic converter broken up inside

Exhaust front flexy outer casing poor

Offside front upper strut bearing sticking/seized

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,494 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust front flexy in poor condition / center box buffle broken up

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,058 miles

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,086 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,868 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,052 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,747 miles

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

offside front abs drive shaft ring cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2009 58,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front abs drive shaft ring cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 40,254 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,321 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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HT52 BHX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HT52 BHX, 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 HT52 BHX registered?

HT52 BHX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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